1959 Austin A 35 vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, both 1959 Austin A 35 and 1959 Ferrari 250 GT were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (247 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 355 kg more than 1959 Austin A 35. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 35 | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 35 | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 100 L |
