1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 2008 Ascari A10
To start off, 2008 Ascari A10 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 479 more horse power than 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (146 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ascari A10 weights approximately 100 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, 2008 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Ascari A10 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 | 2008 Ascari A10 | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Ascari |
Model | 3000 Mk III | A10 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 146 HP | 625 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 346 km/hour |
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 | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2636 mm |