1951 Austin A vs. 1953 Ferrari 250
To start off, 1953 Ferrari 250 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A would be higher. At 2,962 cc (12 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 250 (217 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 250 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ferrari 250 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1951 Austin A. 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 | 1953 Ferrari 250 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A | 250 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 95 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 140 L |
