1959 Austin A 135 vs. 1976 Ferrari 306
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 306 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 306 (241 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 306 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 196 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 306.
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, 1959 Austin A 135 (308 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 306. (265 Nm). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 306.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 1976 Ferrari 306 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 135 | 306 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2855 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1884 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 65 L |
