1968 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Austin 3-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Austin 3-Litre would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Austin 3-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1968 Austin 3-Litre. (124 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB should accelerate faster than 1968 Austin 3-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 227 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB.
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, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB (260 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin 3-Litre. (219 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Austin 3-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Austin 3-Litre | 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | 3-Litre | 328 GTB |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1850 cc |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1263 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 74 L |
