1959 Austin A 55 vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, both 1959 Austin A 55 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 2,952 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 55. (54 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 120 kg more than 1959 Austin A 55. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Ferrari 250 GT (262 Nm) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 55. (68 Nm). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 55 | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 55 | 250 GT |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 262 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 58.8 mm |
Top Speed | 122 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 100 L |