1965 Austin A 90 vs. 2011 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 599 is newer by 46 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 599 (652 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 532 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1965 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, 2011 Ferrari 599 (620 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 599 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 | 2011 Ferrari 599 | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 90 | 599 |
Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 652 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
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 | 1570 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4666 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1961 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1336 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 105 L |