1966 Austin A 90 vs. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Austin A 90 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO.
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, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (506 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 90. (222 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Austin A 90 | 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 90 | 288 GTO |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2855 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 506 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 80 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 | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 120 L |
