1951 Austin Princess vs. 2001 Ferrari 456M
To start off, 2001 Ferrari 456M is newer by 50 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 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari 456M (436 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 312 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 185 kg more than 2001 Ferrari 456M.
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, 2001 Ferrari 456M (540 Nm) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin Princess. (288 Nm). This means 2001 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin Princess | 2001 Ferrari 456M | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | Princess | 456M |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 5473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 436 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 95 L |
