1946 Austin 16 vs. 1989 Ferrari F40
To start off, 1989 Ferrari F40 is newer by 43 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 2,936 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F40 (640 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 577 more horse power than 1946 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1946 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Austin 16 weights approximately 17 kg more than 1989 Ferrari F40.
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, 1989 Ferrari F40 (721 Nm) has 575 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Austin 16. (146 Nm). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Austin 16 | 1989 Ferrari F40 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | 16 | F40 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2936 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 640 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 721 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1263 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 74 L |
