1959 Austin-Healey 3000 vs. 1976 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 308 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin-Healey 3000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1959 Austin-Healey 3000. (124 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin-Healey 3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 222 kg more than 1959 Austin-Healey 3000. 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, 1976 Ferrari 308 (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin-Healey 3000. (237 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin-Healey 3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 | 1976 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Ferrari |
| Model | 3000 | 308 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2911 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1143 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2560 mm |
