1954 Austin A 30 vs. 1987 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1987 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 33 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 3,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari Mondial (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 790 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, 1987 Ferrari Mondial (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari Mondial 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 | 1987 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 30 | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 3185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 73.6 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 | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 86 L |
