1957 Austin A135 vs. 2004 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2004 Ferrari 612 is newer by 47 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 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 385 more horse power than 1957 Austin A135. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A135 weights approximately 240 kg more than 2004 Ferrari 612.
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, 2004 Ferrari 612 (590 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A135. 2004 Ferrari 612 has automatic transmission and 1957 Austin A135 has manual transmission. 1957 Austin A135 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ferrari 612 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A135 | 2004 Ferrari 612 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A135 | 612 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 533 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1350 mm |
