1956 Austin A 35 vs. 2009 Ferrari 456M
To start off, 2009 Ferrari 456M is newer by 53 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 456M (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 402 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 941 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, 2009 Ferrari 456M (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 482 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 456M 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 | 2009 Ferrari 456M | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 35 | 456M |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 946 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 436 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 749 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 110 L |
