1954 Austin Princess vs. 1980 Ferrari 312
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 312 is newer by 26 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, 1980 Ferrari 312 (508 HP @ 12300 RPM) has 390 more horse power than 1954 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 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 1570 kg more than 1980 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 | 1980 Ferrari 312 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | Princess | 312 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 508 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 12300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2130 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2710 mm |
