1962 Austin A 60 vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1962 Austin A 60 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (276 HP) has 237 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 60. (39 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 62 kg more than 1962 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, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (260 Nm) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 60. (87 Nm). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 60 | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 60 | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 276 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1118 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 100 L |
