1952 Austin Princess vs. 1984 Ferrari GTO
To start off, 1984 Ferrari GTO is newer by 32 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, 1984 Ferrari GTO (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 350 kg more than 1984 Ferrari GTO.
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, 1984 Ferrari GTO (496 Nm) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin Princess. (251 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin Princess | 1984 Ferrari GTO | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | Princess | GTO |
Year Released | 1952 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 496 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1830 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2350 mm |