1956 Austin Princess vs. 1963 Ferrari 156
To start off, 1963 Ferrari 156 is newer by 7 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, 1963 Ferrari 156 (187 HP @ 9500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1956 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 156 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin Princess weights approximately 1722 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 156.
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 | 1963 Ferrari 156 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | Princess | 156 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 9500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2184 kg | 462 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2330 mm |
