1967 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1954 Ferrari 250
To start off, 1967 Austin 3-Litre is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 250 would be higher. At 2,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1954 Ferrari 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 250 (217 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 250 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 344 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 250.
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.
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1967 Austin 3-Litre | 1954 Ferrari 250 | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | 3-Litre | 250 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 2963 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 140 L |