1959 Austin A 55 vs. 1964 Ferrari 158
To start off, 1964 Ferrari 158 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 158 (208 HP @ 11000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 55. (54 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 158 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 658 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 158.
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 | 1964 Ferrari 158 | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 55 | 158 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 11000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 462 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2390 mm |