1957 Austin A135 vs. 1982 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 308 is newer by 25 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, 1982 Ferrari 308 (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1957 Austin A135. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A135 weights approximately 800 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 308.
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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 308. (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1957 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin A135 | 1982 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A135 | 308 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 74 L |