1948 Austin 16 vs. 1995 Ferrari 512 TR
To start off, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 47 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 4,943 cc, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 359 more horse power than 1948 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 290 kg more than 1948 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, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin 16 | 1995 Ferrari 512 TR | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | 16 | 512 TR |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 4943 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 422 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 78 mm |
| 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 | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2560 mm |
