1951 Austin Princess vs. 1967 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1967 Ferrari Dino 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 Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 915 kg more than 1967 Ferrari Dino.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1951 Austin Princess (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ferrari Dino. (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin Princess | 1967 Ferrari Dino | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | Princess | Dino |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 57 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 65 L |
