1966 Austin A 60 vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa
To start off, 1966 Austin A 60 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP) has 236 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Austin A 60 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 250 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, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (300 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 60. (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Austin A 60 | 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 60 | 250 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1966 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 296 HP |
Torque | 123 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 58.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 140 L |