1951 Austin Princess vs. 1967 Ferrari 312
To start off, 1967 Ferrari 312 is newer by 16 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, 1967 Ferrari 312 (355 HP @ 10000 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 1405 kg more than 1967 Ferrari 312.
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 | 1967 Ferrari 312 | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | Princess | 312 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 10000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 90 L |