1964 Austin A 90 vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1964 Austin A 90 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 90 weights approximately 527 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT.
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, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 90 | 1958 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 90 | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 58.8 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 | 1572 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 100 L |
