1945 Austin 16 vs. 1978 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1978 Ferrari 400 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Austin 16 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1945 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1945 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1945 Austin 16. 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, 1978 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1945 Austin 16. (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1945 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Austin 16 | 1978 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | 16 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1945 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 120 L |
