1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico
To start off, 1955 Austin A 55 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (279 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 55 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico.
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, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 55 | 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 55 | 340 Mexico |
Year Released | 1955 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 4101 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 279 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 309 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2600 mm |