1952 Austin Princess vs. 1979 Ferrari 312
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 312 is newer by 27 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, 1979 Ferrari 312 (508 HP @ 12300 RPM) has 384 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 1351 kg more than 1979 Ferrari 312.
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 | 1979 Ferrari 312 | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | Princess | 312 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 508 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 12300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2130 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2710 mm |