1952 Austin A 90 vs. 1989 Ferrari Mythos
To start off, 1989 Ferrari Mythos is newer by 37 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 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari Mythos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari Mythos (376 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari Mythos 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 140 kg more than 1989 Ferrari Mythos.
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, 1989 Ferrari Mythos (480 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari Mythos 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 | 1989 Ferrari Mythos | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 90 | Mythos |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2650 mm |
