1961 Austin A 60 vs. 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, both 1961 Austin A 60 and 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP) has 130 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A 60 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 60 | 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 60 | 500 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1621 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 190 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 88 L |
