1951 Austin Princess vs. 1950 Ferrari 166
To start off, 1951 Austin Princess is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ferrari 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ferrari 166 would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 166 (153 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 166 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 1255 kg more than 1950 Ferrari 166.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 1950 Ferrari 166 | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | Princess | 166 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 700 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 80 L |