1966 Austin A 90 vs. 1996 Ferrari 512 M
To start off, 1996 Ferrari 512 M is newer by 30 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 4,942 cc, 1996 Ferrari 512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 512 M (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 512 M 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 115 kg more than 1996 Ferrari 512 M.
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, 1996 Ferrari 512 M (500 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 90. (222 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 512 M 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 | 1996 Ferrari 512 M | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 90 | 512 M |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 4942 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 422 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5500 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 | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2560 mm |
