1954 Austin A vs. 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast
To start off, 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast is newer by 12 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 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1954 Austin A. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A weights approximately 435 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast.
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, 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast (475 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A | 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A | 500 Superfast |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 4963 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| 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 | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 90 L |
