1954 Austin A 90 vs. 1967 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1967 Ferrari 330 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 3,966 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1954 Austin A 90. 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, 1967 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 90. (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 90 | 1967 Ferrari 330 | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 90 | 330 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1967 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 3966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2650 mm |