1951 Austin Princess vs. 1954 Ferrari 625 F1
To start off, 1954 Ferrari 625 F1 is newer by 3 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 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 625 F1 (247 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 625 F1 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 1355 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 625 F1.
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 | 1954 Ferrari 625 F1 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | Princess | 625 F1 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2170 mm |
