1957 Austin A135 vs. 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica
To start off, 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica 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 400 Superamerica (320 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1957 Austin A135. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A135 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
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, 1957 Austin A135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1957 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin A135 | 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A135 | 400 Superamerica |
Year Released | 1957 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 119 L |