1959 Austin A 90 vs. 1996 Ferrari F50
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F50 is newer by 37 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 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F50 (750 HP @ 10500 RPM) has 648 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F50 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 593 kg more than 1996 Ferrari F50.
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, 1996 Ferrari F50 (520 Nm) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 90. (214 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F50 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 | 1996 Ferrari F50 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 90 | F50 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 4698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 750 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 10500 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 907 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 110 L |
