1952 Austin Princess vs. 1997 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1997 Ferrari F355 is newer by 45 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, 1997 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 606 kg more than 1997 Ferrari F355.
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, 1997 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin Princess. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1997 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin Princess | 1997 Ferrari F355 | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | Princess | F355 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 82 L |