1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa
To start off, 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (146 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III weights approximately 380 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Ferrari |
| Model | 3000 Mk III | 250 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 140 L |
