1959 Austin A 55 vs. 2001 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2001 Ferrari 360 is newer by 42 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 3,573 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari 360 (395 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 341 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 55. (54 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 272 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, 2001 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 55. (68 Nm). This means 2001 Ferrari 360 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 | 2001 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 55 | 360 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 3573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 122 km/hour | 295 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1392 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 95 L |
