1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa
To start off, 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 70 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 70 | 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 70 | 250 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1951 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 140 L |