1954 Austin A 90 vs. 2000 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 360 is newer by 46 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 3,586 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 360 (395 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 360 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 46 kg more than 2000 Ferrari 360.
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, 2000 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 90. (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 360 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 | 2000 Ferrari 360 | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 90 | 360 |
Year Released | 1954 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 3586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1344 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |