1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 1996 Ferrari F512 M
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F512 M is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III would be higher. At 7,255 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F512 M (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (146 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F512 M should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari F512 M weights approximately 335 kg more than 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. 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, 1996 Ferrari F512 M (719 Nm) has 553 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (166 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | 1996 Ferrari F512 M | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Ferrari |
| Model | 3000 Mk III | F512 M |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 7255 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 719 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 320 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2510 mm |
