1954 Austin A 90 vs. 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi
To start off, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi is newer by 27 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 4,942 cc, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi (340 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi weights approximately 179 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, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi 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 | 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 90 | 512 BBi |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 4942 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1499 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2510 mm |
