1968 Austin 3-Litre vs. 2001 Ferrari 456M
To start off, 2001 Ferrari 456M is newer by 33 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 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari 456M (436 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 312 more horse power than 1968 Austin 3-Litre. (124 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1968 Austin 3-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 280 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, 2001 Ferrari 456M (540 Nm) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin 3-Litre. (219 Nm). This means 2001 Ferrari 456M 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 | 2001 Ferrari 456M | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | 3-Litre | 456M |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 5473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 436 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 95 L |
