1954 Austin A 30 vs. 1996 Ferrari Maranello
To start off, 1996 Ferrari Maranello is newer by 42 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari Maranello (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 450 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari Maranello weights approximately 965 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, 1996 Ferrari Maranello (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 509 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari Maranello 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 | 1996 Ferrari Maranello | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 30 | Maranello |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 478 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
| 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 | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 114 L |
