1959 Austin-Healey 3000 vs. 1980 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 400 is newer by 21 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1959 Austin-Healey 3000. (124 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin-Healey 3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 687 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, 1980 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin-Healey 3000. (237 Nm). This means 1980 Ferrari 400 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 | 1980 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Ferrari |
Model | 3000 | 400 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2911 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 392 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1143 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 118 L |