1967 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1952 Ferrari 212
To start off, 1967 Austin 3-Litre is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 212 would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Austin 3-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 212 (168 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 524 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 212.
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:
| 1967 Austin 3-Litre | 1952 Ferrari 212 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | 3-Litre | 212 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 2562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 159 L |
