1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1997 Ferrari Maranello
To start off, 1997 Ferrari Maranello is newer by 46 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), 1997 Ferrari Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ferrari Maranello (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 419 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ferrari Maranello weights approximately 365 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, 1997 Ferrari Maranello (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1997 Ferrari Maranello 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 | 1997 Ferrari Maranello | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 70 | Maranello |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
| 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 | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 114 L |
