1959 Austin A 55 vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa
To start off, both 1959 Austin A 55 and 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa 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 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 55. (54 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 55 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 55 | 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 55 | 250 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Top Speed | 122 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 140 L |
