1955 Austin A 90 vs. 1998 Ferrari 456M
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 456M is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 456M (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 375 kg more than 1955 Austin A 90. 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, 1998 Ferrari 456M (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 90 | 1998 Ferrari 456M | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 90 | 456M |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 5473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2590 mm |
