1954 Austin A vs. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO (300 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1954 Austin A. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A weights approximately 1025 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A | 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A | 250 GTO |
Year Released | 1954 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 133 L |