1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider
To start off, both 1955 Austin A 55 and 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider 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 203 kg more than 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 55 | 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 55 | 340 Spider |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 4101 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 852 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2610 mm |
