1952 Austin Princess vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa
To start off, 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 1380 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa.
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:
| 1952 Austin Princess | 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | Princess | 250 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2360 mm |
