1959 Austin A 90 vs. 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica
To start off, both 1959 Austin A 90 and 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica weights approximately 90 kg more than 1959 Austin A 90. 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 400 Superamerica (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 90. (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 90 | 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 90 | 400 Superamerica |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 119 L |
