1958 Austin A135 vs. 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica
To start off, 1958 Austin A135 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica would be higher. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica (400 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1958 Austin A135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A135 weights approximately 833 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 410 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 Ferrari 410 Superamerica (423 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A135 | 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A135 | 410 Superamerica |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4963 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 423 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 68 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 100 L |
