1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 1971 Ferrari 3Z
To start off, 1971 Ferrari 3Z is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Ferrari 3Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ferrari 3Z (248 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 3Z should accelerate faster than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley.
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.
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1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | 1971 Ferrari 3Z | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ferrari |
Model | Whitley | 3Z |
Year Released | 1949 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 248 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1290 mm |