1959 Austin A 90 vs. 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC
To start off, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC (335 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 90 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC.
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, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC (430 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 90. (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 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 | 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 90 | 365 GTC |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 110 L |
