1964 Austin A 110 vs. 1984 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 208 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 110. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 110 weights approximately 319 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 208.
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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 110. (222 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 110 | 1984 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 110 | 208 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1604 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 74 L |