1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 1967 Ferrari 365 California
To start off, both 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III and 1967 Ferrari 365 California were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari 365 California is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 365 California (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (146 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 365 California should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ferrari 365 California weights approximately 315 kg more than 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. 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, 1967 Ferrari 365 California (363 Nm) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (165 Nm). This means 1967 Ferrari 365 California will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III.
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1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | 1967 Ferrari 365 California | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Ferrari |
Model | 3000 Mk III | 365 California |
Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 4390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 146 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 363 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 133 L |