1954 Austin A 135 vs. 2005 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 612 is newer by 51 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 5,752 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 408 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 135. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 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 115 kg more than 2005 Ferrari 612.
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, 2005 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 135. (288 Nm). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 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 | 2005 Ferrari 612 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 135 | 612 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 533 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 589 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 108 L |
