1967 Austin 3-Litre vs. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 44 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 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 450 more horse power than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia 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 39 kg more than 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia.
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, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. (221 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia 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 | 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | 3-Litre | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 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 | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1214 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 86 L |
