1956 Austin A 35 vs. 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 35. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 35 would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO weights approximately 166 kg more than 1956 Austin A 35. 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, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin A 35 | 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 35 | 250 GTO |
Year Released | 1956 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 946 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 749 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 133 L |