1952 Austin Princess vs. 1969 Ferrari 365 GTB
To start off, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTB is newer by 17 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 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1969 Ferrari 365 GTB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTB (347 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTB should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 750 kg more than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTB.
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, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTB (431 Nm) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin Princess. (251 Nm). This means 1969 Ferrari 365 GTB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin Princess | 1969 Ferrari 365 GTB | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | Princess | 365 GTB |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 347 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2410 mm |
