1954 Austin A 90 vs. 1954 Ferrari 375 America
To start off, both 1954 Austin A 90 and 1954 Ferrari 375 America were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,523 cc (12 cylinders), 1954 Ferrari 375 America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 375 America (296 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 375 America should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 90 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 375 America.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 90 | 1954 Ferrari 375 America | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 90 | 375 America |
Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 4523 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2810 mm |