1950 Austin A135 vs. 1998 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1998 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 48 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, 1998 Ferrari Mondial (266 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 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 590 kg more than 1998 Ferrari 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. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Ferrari Mondial (363 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A135. (288 Nm). This means 1998 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A135 | 1998 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A135 | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1430 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 84 L |
