1954 Austin A 135 vs. 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
To start off, 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano is newer by 53 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 5,999 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 487 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 135. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano 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 190 kg more than 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano.
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, 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano 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 | 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 135 | 599 GTB Fiorano |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 612 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 105 L |
