1967 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1967 Austin 3-Litre is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Austin 3-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa 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 844 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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, 1967 Austin 3-Litre (221 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (206 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1967 Austin 3-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Austin 3-Litre | 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | 3-Litre | 500 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1967 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 88 L |