1954 Austin A 30 vs. 1979 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 is newer by 25 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (315 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1138 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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (412 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 30. 1979 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 1954 Austin A 30 has manual transmission. 1954 Austin A 30 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ferrari 400 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 30 | 1979 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 30 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 412 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1818 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 120 L |
