1954 Austin A 30 vs. 1986 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1986 Ford Sierra is newer by 32 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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Sierra (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Sierra weights approximately 334 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, 1986 Ford Sierra (143 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Sierra 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 | 1986 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 30 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2620 mm |
