1954 Austin A 55 vs. 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 55 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 55 | 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 55 | 250 GTO |
Year Released | 1954 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 133 L |