1947 Austin 16 vs. 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1947 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin 16 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Austin 16 | 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | 16 | 500 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1947 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 88 L |