1946 Austin 16 vs. 1982 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 308 is newer by 36 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 2,855 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1946 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1946 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Austin 16 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 308.
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, 1982 Ferrari 308 (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1982 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 | 1982 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | 16 | 308 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2855 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| 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 | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 74 L |
