1952 Austin Princess vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 61 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 645 kg more than 2013 Ferrari 458.
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, 2013 Ferrari 458 (540 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Ferrari 458 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin Princess. 2013 Ferrari 458 has automatic transmission and 1952 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1952 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ferrari 458 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin Princess | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | Princess | 458 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4527 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1937 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1211 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2650 mm |
