1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 14 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 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO 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 365 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO 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 | 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 70 | 250 GTO |
Year Released | 1952 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
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 | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 133 L |