1952 Austin A vs. 1990 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1990 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Austin A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1952 Austin A. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A weights approximately 499 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A | 1990 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A | Mondial |
Year Released | 1952 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 3186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 73.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 86 L |