1966 Austin A 60 vs. 1986 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1986 Ferrari 208 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 208 (254 HP) has 194 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 12 kg more than 1966 Austin A 60. 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, 1986 Ferrari 208 (329 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 60. (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari 208 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 | 1986 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 60 | 208 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 254 HP |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 253 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1132 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 74 L |
