1962 Austin A 60 vs. 1950 Ferrari 195
To start off, 1962 Austin A 60 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ferrari 195. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ferrari 195 would be higher. At 2,341 cc (12 cylinders), 1950 Ferrari 195 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 195 (130 HP) has 91 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 60. (39 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 195 should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 60 weights approximately 168 kg more than 1950 Ferrari 195.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 60 | 1950 Ferrari 195 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 60 | 195 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 2341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1118 kg | 950 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 82 L |
