1961 Austin A vs. 1974 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1974 Ferrari 308 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A would be higher. At 2,926 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1961 Austin A. (38 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1961 Austin A. 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, 1974 Ferrari 308 (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A. (87 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1974 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A | 1974 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A | 308 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2926 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2560 mm |
