1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa
To start off, 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa 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 255 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa.
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 | 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 55 | 250 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2953 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 | 7200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2360 mm |
