1967 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1991 Ferrari 348
To start off, 1991 Ferrari 348 is newer by 24 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 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ferrari 348 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari 348 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 59 kg more than 1991 Ferrari 348.
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, 1991 Ferrari 348 (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. (221 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1991 Ferrari 348 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 | 1991 Ferrari 348 | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | 3-Litre | 348 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 3405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.4:1 |
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 | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 95 L |