1959 Austin A 55 vs. 1998 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1998 Ferrari F355 is newer by 39 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 3,491 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 322 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 55. (54 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 230 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, 1998 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 55. (68 Nm). This means 1998 Ferrari F355 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 | 1998 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 55 | F355 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 82 L |
