1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1979 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 308 is newer by 27 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 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70.
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, 1979 Ferrari 308 (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 308 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 | 1979 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 70 | 308 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| 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 | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 74 L |
