1951 Austin A 90 vs. 2008 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 57 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 3,586 cc, 2008 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1951 Austin A 90.
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, 2008 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 90 | 2008 Ferrari 360 | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 90 | 360 |
Year Released | 1951 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 3586 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 370 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |