1962 Austin A 90 vs. 2005 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 612 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 612 (515 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 395 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1962 Austin A 90. 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, 2005 Ferrari 612 (568 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 90. 2005 Ferrari 612 has automatic transmission and 1962 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1962 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ferrari 612 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 90 | 2005 Ferrari 612 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 90 | 612 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 5748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 515 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 568 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 108 L |
