1956 Austin Princess vs. 1971 Ferrari 312
To start off, 1971 Ferrari 312 is newer by 15 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, 1971 Ferrari 312 (464 HP @ 12600 RPM) has 346 more horse power than 1956 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin Princess weights approximately 1624 kg more than 1971 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:
| 1956 Austin Princess | 1971 Ferrari 312 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | Princess | 312 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1971 |
| 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 | 464 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 12600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2184 kg | 560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2390 mm |
