1958 Austin A135 vs. 2008 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2008 Ferrari F430 is newer by 50 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 4,309 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 1958 Austin A135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A135 weights approximately 555 kg more than 2008 Ferrari F430.
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, 2008 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A135 | 2008 Ferrari F430 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A135 | F430 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4309 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 490 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 110 L |
