1955 Austin A 55 vs. 2000 Ferrari 550
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 45 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 427 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 635 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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 453 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 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 | 2000 Ferrari 550 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 55 | 550 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 478 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2510 mm |
