1970 Austin 3 vs. 2008 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Austin 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Austin 3 would be higher. At 3,586 cc, 2008 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1970 Austin 3.
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, 2008 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Austin 3. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Austin 3.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Austin 3 | 2008 Ferrari 360 | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | 3 | 360 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 3586 cc |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 218 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 95 L |