1952 Austin A 90 vs. 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 90 weights approximately 710 kg more than 1961 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, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 90 | 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 90 | 500 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2260 mm |
