1953 Austin A 90 vs. 1957 Ferrari 801 F1
To start off, 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,658 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 (271 HP @ 8400 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 90 weights approximately 736 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 801 F1.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 90 | 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 90 | 801 F1 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1957 |
Engine Size | 2658 cc | 2486 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 654 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2290 mm |