1956 Austin A 95 vs. 1974 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1974 Ferrari Dino is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ferrari Dino (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 95 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1974 Ferrari Dino.
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, 1974 Ferrari Dino (226 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 95. (176 Nm). This means 1974 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 95.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 95 | 1974 Ferrari Dino | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 95 | Dino |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2417 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 59.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2350 mm |
