1956 Austin A 30 vs. 1965 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 250 LM weights approximately 170 kg more than 1956 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, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin A 30 | 1965 Ferrari 250 LM | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 30 | 250 LM |
Year Released | 1956 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 802 cc | 3286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 28 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 313 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 58.8 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 | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 140 L |