1960 Austin A 55 vs. 1981 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1981 Ferrari 400 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 708 kg more than 1960 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, 1981 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 55. (111 Nm). This means 1981 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 55 | 1981 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 55 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 118 L |
