1975 Austin 1800 vs. 1975 Ferrari 308
To start off, both 1975 Austin 1800 and 1975 Ferrari 308 were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1975 Austin 1800. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1975 Austin 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1975 Austin 1800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Ferrari 308 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Ferrari 308. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Austin 1800, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1975 Ferrari 308 (290 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Austin 1800. (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Austin 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Austin 1800 | 1975 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | 1800 | 308 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 140 L |
