1958 Austin A135 vs. 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO (300 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1958 Austin A135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A135 weights approximately 1165 kg more than 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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, 1958 Austin A135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1958 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A135 | 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A135 | 250 GTO |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 133 L |
