1951 Austin A vs. 1980 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 208 is newer by 29 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 1,991 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 208 (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 620 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. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Ferrari 208 (171 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A | 1980 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A | 208 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 803 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2350 mm |