1954 Austin A 30 vs. 1981 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1981 Ferrari 308 is newer by 27 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 2,926 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 308 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 600 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, 1981 Ferrari 308 (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1981 Ferrari 308 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 | 1981 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 30 | 308 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 2926 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| 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 | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 74 L |
