1954 Austin A 135 vs. 1996 Ferrari F512 M
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F512 M is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 7,255 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F512 M (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 135. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F512 M should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 135 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1996 Ferrari F512 M.
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, 1996 Ferrari F512 M (719 Nm) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 135. (288 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 135 | 1996 Ferrari F512 M | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 135 | F512 M |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 7255 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 719 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2510 mm |
