1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1963 Ferrari 156
To start off, 1963 Ferrari 156 is newer by 11 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, 1963 Ferrari 156 (187 HP @ 9500 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 156 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 818 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 156.
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:
1952 Austin A 70 | 1963 Ferrari 156 | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 70 | 156 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1486 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 9500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 462 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 119 L |