1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1984 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 208 is newer by 29 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 1,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1955 Austin A 55. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 Ferrari 208 (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 208 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 | 1984 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 55 | 208 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2350 mm |