1961 Austin A 55 vs. 1965 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A 55 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM.
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, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin A 55 | 1965 Ferrari 250 LM | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 55 | 250 LM |
Year Released | 1961 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 3286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 313 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 140 L |