1947 Austin 16 vs. 1996 Ferrari F50
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F50 is newer by 49 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 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F50 (750 HP @ 10500 RPM) has 687 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin 16 weights approximately 373 kg more than 1996 Ferrari F50.
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, 1996 Ferrari F50 (520 Nm) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Austin 16. (146 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Austin 16 | 1996 Ferrari F50 | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | 16 | F50 |
Year Released | 1947 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 4698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 750 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 10500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 520 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 69 mm |
Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 376 km/hour |
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 | 907 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 110 L |