1951 Austin Princess vs. 1982 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 208 is newer by 31 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, 1982 Ferrari 208 (220 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 723 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 208.
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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 208. (241 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 1982 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | Princess | 208 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 71 mm |
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 | 1232 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 74 L |