1958 Austin A135 vs. 1997 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1997 Ferrari F355 is newer by 39 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, 1997 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1958 Austin A135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A135 weights approximately 730 kg more than 1997 Ferrari F355.
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, 1997 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A135. (308 Nm). This means 1997 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A135 | 1997 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A135 | F355 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
| 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 | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2460 mm |
