1946 Austin 16 vs. 1966 Ferrari 275
To start off, 1966 Ferrari 275 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Austin 16 would be higher. At 3,285 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 275 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 275 (296 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1946 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 275 should accelerate faster than 1946 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Austin 16 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 275.
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, 1966 Ferrari 275 (294 Nm) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Austin 16. (146 Nm). This means 1966 Ferrari 275 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Austin 16 | 1966 Ferrari 275 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | 16 | 275 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 3285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 133 L |
