1961 Austin A 60 vs. 1984 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 208 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 208 (217 HP) has 157 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1961 Austin A 60. 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, 1984 Ferrari 208 (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 208 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 | 1984 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 60 | 208 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1621 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.6:1 |
| 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 | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 74 L |
