1951 Austin A 90 vs. 1953 Ferrari 500 F2
To start off, 1953 Ferrari 500 F2 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 500 F2 (177 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 500 F2 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 90 weights approximately 826 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 500 F2.
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 90 | 1953 Ferrari 500 F2 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 90 | 500 F2 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1953 |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 564 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2170 mm |
