1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1968 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1968 Ferrari Dino is newer by 16 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, 1968 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari Dino 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 140 kg more than 1968 Ferrari Dino.
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, 1968 Ferrari Dino (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1968 Ferrari Dino 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 | 1968 Ferrari Dino | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 70 | Dino |
Year Released | 1952 | 1968 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 57 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
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 | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 65 L |