1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 2008 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 59 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 3,586 cc, 2008 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 45 kg more 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. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | 2008 Ferrari 360 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ferrari |
Model | Whitley | 360 |
Year Released | 1949 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 3586 cc |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 145 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 370 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2610 mm |