1952 Austin A 30 vs. 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 30. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 30.
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, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 30 | 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 30 | 500 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 88 L |
