1952 Austin A 30 vs. 1985 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1985 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 33 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 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari Mondial (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 30. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 825 kg more than 1952 Austin A 30. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1985 Ferrari Mondial (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1985 Ferrari Mondial 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 | 1985 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 30 | Mondial |
Year Released | 1952 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 803 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 74 L |