1952 Austin Princess vs. 1989 Ferrari F1 89
To start off, 1989 Ferrari F1 89 is newer by 37 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, 1989 Ferrari F1 89 (593 HP @ 12500 RPM) has 475 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F1 89 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 1665 kg more than 1989 Ferrari F1 89.
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 | 1989 Ferrari F1 89 | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | Princess | F1 89 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1989 |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 593 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 12500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2140 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2860 mm |