1954 Austin A 55 vs. 1966 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1966 Ferrari 330 is newer by 12 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 3,965 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 378 kg more than 1954 Austin A 55. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1966 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 330 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 | 1966 Ferrari 330 | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 55 | 330 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 3965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1433 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 90 L |