1948 Austin 16 vs. 1991 Ferrari F40
To start off, 1991 Ferrari F40 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,936 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 409 more horse power than 1948 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin 16 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1991 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, 1991 Ferrari F40 (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1991 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin 16 | 1991 Ferrari F40 | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | 16 | F40 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2198 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 | 472 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 575 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 69.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 7.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 120 L |