1953 Austin A 30 vs. 1996 Ferrari 512 TR
To start off, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 43 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 4,943 cc, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 394 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 890 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. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 447 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 512 TR 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 | 1996 Ferrari 512 TR | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 30 | 512 TR |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 4943 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 422 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2560 mm |
