1954 Austin A 30 vs. 1989 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 35 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Sierra (125 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Sierra weights approximately 448 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, 1989 Ford Sierra (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1989 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 | 1989 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 30 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 60 L |
