1960 Austin A 55 vs. 2005 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 612 is newer by 45 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 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 612 (515 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 464 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 718 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, 2005 Ferrari 612 (568 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 457 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 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 | 2005 Ferrari 612 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 55 | 612 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 5748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 515 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 568 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| 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 | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 108 L |
