1965 Austin A 90 vs. 1979 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 308 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Austin A 90 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1979 Ferrari 308.
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, 1979 Ferrari 308 (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Austin A 90 | 1979 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 90 | 308 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7700 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 283 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 81 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 | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2560 mm |