1953 Austin A 70 vs. 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS
To start off, 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 3,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 550 kg more than 1953 Austin A 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS (289 Nm) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 70. (157 Nm). This means 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 70 | 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 70 | 328 GTS |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 3185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2350 mm |
