1946 Austin 16 vs. 1990 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1990 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 44 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 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (268 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1946 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1946 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 256 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, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Austin 16 | 1990 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | 16 | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 3186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 86 L |
