1954 Austin Princess vs. 1967 Ferrari 312
To start off, 1967 Ferrari 312 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 312 (355 HP @ 10000 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1954 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin Princess weights approximately 1630 kg more than 1967 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:
| 1954 Austin Princess | 1967 Ferrari 312 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | Princess | 312 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 10000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2410 mm |
