1956 Austin A 30 vs. 1985 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 1985 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 29 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 4,941 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 357 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 905 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, 1985 Ferrari Testarossa (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 446 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1985 Ferrari Testarossa 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 | 1985 Ferrari Testarossa | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 30 | Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| 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 | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2560 mm |
