1967 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1990 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin 3-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin 3-Litre would be higher. At 4,943 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 61 kg more than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. 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, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. (221 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin 3-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Austin 3-Litre | 1990 Ferrari Testarossa | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | 3-Litre | Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 4943 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 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 | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2560 mm |
