1951 Austin Princess vs. 1952 Ferrari 340 America
To start off, 1952 Ferrari 340 America is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin Princess would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 340 America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 340 America (218 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 340 America should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 865 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 340 America.
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 | 1952 Ferrari 340 America | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | Princess | 340 America |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 4101 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1090 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |
