1954 Austin Princess vs. 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC
To start off, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC is newer by 17 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 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC (335 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1954 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin Princess weights approximately 730 kg more than 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC.
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, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC (430 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin Princess. (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin Princess | 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | Princess | 365 GTC |
Year Released | 1954 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2560 mm |