1954 Austin A 30 vs. 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO (300 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO weights approximately 235 kg more than 1954 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, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 30 | 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 30 | 250 GTO |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| 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 | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 133 L |
