1971 Austin 3 vs. 1967 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1971 Austin 3 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Austin 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1971 Austin 3. (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1971 Austin 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Austin 3 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1967 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, 1971 Austin 3 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ferrari Dino. (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1971 Austin 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Austin 3 | 1967 Ferrari Dino | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | 3 | Dino |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 57 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |
