1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 70 weights approximately 596 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 70 | 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 70 | 500 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1952 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 88 L |