1969 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1977 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1977 Ferrari Dino is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Austin 3-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Austin 3-Litre would be higher. At 2,925 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari Dino (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1969 Austin 3-Litre. (124 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1969 Austin 3-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 161 kg more than 1977 Ferrari Dino.
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, 1977 Ferrari Dino (264 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Austin 3-Litre. (218 Nm). This means 1977 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Austin 3-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Austin 3-Litre | 1977 Ferrari Dino | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | 3-Litre | Dino |
Year Released | 1969 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2925 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 264 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 70.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 74 L |