1957 Austin A135 vs. 1964 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1957 Austin A135. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A135 weights approximately 1230 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 250 LM.
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 LM (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A135 | 1964 Ferrari 250 LM | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A135 | 250 LM |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 140 L |
