1959 Austin A 90 vs. 2006 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2006 Ferrari F430 is newer by 47 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 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 381 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari F430 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 2006 Ferrari F430.
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, 2006 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 90. (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari F430 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 | 2006 Ferrari F430 | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 90 | F430 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 4308 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 483 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 465 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
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 | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 95 L |