1949 Austin 16 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 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin 16 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 195 kg more than 1949 Austin 16.
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 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin 16. (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Austin 16 | 2008 Ferrari 360 | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | 16 | 360 |
Year Released | 1949 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 3586 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 147 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 291 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 | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 370 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 95 L |