1956 Austin Princess vs. 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial
To start off, 1956 Austin Princess is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial (161 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1956 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin Princess weights approximately 1434 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial.
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:
| 1956 Austin Princess | 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | Princess | 500 Mondial |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2184 kg | 750 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2260 mm |
