1950 Austin A135 vs. 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial
To start off, 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial (161 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 1270 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A135 | 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A135 | 500 Mondial |
Year Released | 1950 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 750 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2260 mm |