1958 Austin A135 vs. 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS
To start off, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 28 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, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1958 Austin A135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A135 weights approximately 807 kg more than 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS.
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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1958 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A135 | 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A135 | 328 GTS |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 73.6 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 | 1273 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 74 L |
