1958 Austin A135 vs. 1974 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1974 Ferrari 308 is newer by 16 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, 1974 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1958 Austin A135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A135 weights approximately 715 kg more than 1974 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, 1958 Austin A135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1958 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Austin A135 | 1974 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A135 | 308 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2926 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 7700 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2560 mm |