1954 Austin A 30 vs. 1984 Ferrari Testarossa

To start off, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 30 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 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa (386 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 358 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 826 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, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa (490 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari Testarossa 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 1984 Ferrari Testarossa
Make Austin Ferrari
Model A 30 Testarossa
Year Released 1954 1984
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 802 cc 4942 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 28 HP 386 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 54 Nm 490 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 58 mm 82 mm
Engine Stroke Size 76 mm 78 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 7.2:1 9.3:1
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 1506 kg
Vehicle Length 3470 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 1410 mm 1980 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1140 mm
Wheelbase Size 2030 mm 2460 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 48 L 115 L


 

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