1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1989 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1989 Ferrari 208 is newer by 38 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari 208 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 50 kg more than 1989 Ferrari 208.
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, 1989 Ferrari 208 (328 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari 208 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 | 1989 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 70 | 208 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 7.5:1 |
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 | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 120 L |