1954 Austin A vs. 1977 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1977 Ferrari 308 is newer by 23 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, 1977 Ferrari 308 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1954 Austin A. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A weights approximately 695 kg more than 1977 Ferrari 308.
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, 1954 Austin A (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ferrari 308. (266 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A | 1977 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A | 308 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 71 mm |
| 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 | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 74 L |
