1951 Austin A vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 62 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 4,499 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ferrari 458 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ferrari 458 (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 541 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ferrari 458 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ferrari 458 weights approximately 695 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, 2013 Ferrari 458 (540 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 486 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 Ferrari 458 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A. 2013 Ferrari 458 has automatic transmission and 1951 Austin A has manual transmission. 1951 Austin A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ferrari 458 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A | 458 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 4499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4527 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1937 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1213 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 86 L |
