1968 Austin A 60 vs. 1963 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1968 Austin A 60 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 330 (296 HP) has 236 more horse power than 1968 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1968 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 373 kg more than 1968 Austin A 60. 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, 1963 Ferrari 330 (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Austin A 60 | 1963 Ferrari 330 | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 60 | 330 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 3967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 296 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 90 L |