1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 1988 Ferrari F40
To start off, 1988 Ferrari F40 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari F40 (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 476 more horse power than 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (146 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari F40 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 80 kg more than 1988 Ferrari F40.
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, 1988 Ferrari F40 (720 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 555 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | 1988 Ferrari F40 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Ferrari |
| Model | 3000 Mk III | F40 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 622 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 120 L |
