1956 Austin Princess vs. 1957 Ferrari 801 F1
To start off, 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 (271 HP @ 8400 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1956 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin Princess weights approximately 1530 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 801 F1.
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 | 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | Princess | 801 F1 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2184 kg | 654 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2290 mm |
