1968 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1984 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 400 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1968 Austin 3-Litre. (124 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1968 Austin 3-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1968 Austin 3-Litre. 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, 1984 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin 3-Litre. (219 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 400 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 400 | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | 3-Litre | 400 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 219 Nm | 392 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 118 L |