1964 Abarth OT vs. 1968 Austin 3-Litre
To start off, 1968 Austin 3-Litre is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Abarth OT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Abarth OT would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Austin 3-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Abarth OT (154 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1968 Austin 3-Litre. (124 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Abarth OT should accelerate faster than 1968 Austin 3-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 700 kg more than 1964 Abarth OT.
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:
| 1964 Abarth OT | 1968 Austin 3-Litre | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin |
| Model | OT | 3-Litre |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1591 cc | 2912 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 83.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |
