1953 Austin A 30 vs. 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1953 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, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (206 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 30 | 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 30 | 500 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 78 mm |
| 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 |
