1954 Austin A vs. 1998 Ferrari 456M
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 456M is newer by 44 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 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 456M (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 1954 Austin A. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A weights approximately 280 kg more than 1998 Ferrari 456M.
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, 1998 Ferrari 456M (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A | 1998 Ferrari 456M | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A | 456M |
Year Released | 1954 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 5473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 435 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 110 L |