1953 Austin A 30 vs. 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy
To start off, 1953 Austin A 30 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy would be higher. At 4,493 cc (12 cylinders), 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy weights approximately 40 kg more than 1953 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.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 30 | 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 30 | 375 Indy |
Year Released | 1953 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 802 cc | 4493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 28 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2330 mm |