1964 Austin A 90 vs. 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1964 Austin A 90 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa 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 892 kg more than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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, 1964 Austin A 90 (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 90 | 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 90 | 500 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 88 L |
