1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 1958 Willys-Overland Rural
To start off, 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Willys-Overland Rural. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Willys-Overland Rural would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (146 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1958 Willys-Overland Rural. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III should accelerate faster than 1958 Willys-Overland Rural. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Willys-Overland Rural weights approximately 350 kg more than 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III.
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, 1958 Willys-Overland Rural (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Willys-Overland Rural will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | 1958 Willys-Overland Rural | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Willys-Overland |
| Model | 3000 Mk III | Rural |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2636 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2660 mm |
