1956 Austin Princess vs. 1966 Ginetta G11
To start off, 1966 Ginetta G11 is newer by 10 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, 1956 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1966 Ginetta G11. (94 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1966 Ginetta G11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin Princess weights approximately 1308 kg more than 1966 Ginetta G11. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 | 1966 Ginetta G11 | |
Make | Austin | Ginetta |
Model | Princess | G11 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1788 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2184 kg | 876 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2290 mm |