1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1976 Ferrari 306
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 306 is newer by 25 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 2,855 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 306 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 306 (241 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 306 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 306 weights approximately 604 kg more than 1951 Austin A 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Ferrari 306 (265 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm). This means 1976 Ferrari 306 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 70 | 1976 Ferrari 306 | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 70 | 306 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2855 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 265 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1884 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 65 L |