1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1993 Ferrari 456
To start off, 1993 Ferrari 456 is newer by 42 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ferrari 456 (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 372 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 425 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 70 | 1993 Ferrari 456 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 70 | 456 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 110 L |
