1951 Austin Princess vs. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB is newer by 25 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 4,942 cc, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 555 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 512 BB.
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, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin Princess. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 1976 Ferrari 512 BB | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | Princess | 512 BB |
Year Released | 1951 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 4942 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
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 | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 110 L |