1949 Austin 16 vs. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1949 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin 16 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin 16. (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Austin 16 | 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | 16 | 250 GTO |
Year Released | 1949 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 58.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 254 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 | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 133 L |