1946 Austin 16 vs. 1974 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1974 Ferrari 308 is newer by 28 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 2,926 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1946 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1946 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1946 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, 1974 Ferrari 308 (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1974 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Austin 16 | 1974 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | 16 | 308 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2926 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2560 mm |
