1956 Austin A 90 vs. 1984 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1984 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari Mondial (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 185 kg more than 1956 Austin A 90. 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, 1984 Ferrari Mondial (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 90 | 1984 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 90 | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 74 L |
