1955 Austin A 30 vs. 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC
To start off, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC weights approximately 840 kg more than 1955 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, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 30 | 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 30 | 365 GTC |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| 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 | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 100 L |
