1954 Austin A 70 vs. 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica
To start off, 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 3,965 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (320 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica weights approximately 306 kg more than 1954 Austin A 70. 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, 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 70 | 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 70 | 400 Superamerica |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 3965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 119 L |
