1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1996 Ferrari 512 M
To start off, 1996 Ferrari 512 M is newer by 45 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 4,942 cc, 1996 Ferrari 512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 512 M (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 356 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari 512 M weights approximately 175 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, 1996 Ferrari 512 M (500 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 512 M 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 | 1996 Ferrari 512 M | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 70 | 512 M |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 4942 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 422 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 5500 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 | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2560 mm |
