1949 Austin 16 vs. 1997 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1997 Ferrari F355 is newer by 48 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 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 1949 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1949 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, 1997 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin 16. (147 Nm). This means 1997 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin 16 | 1997 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | 16 | F355 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 294 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 | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2460 mm |
