1956 Austin Princess vs. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB is newer by 28 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, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1956 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin Princess weights approximately 921 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB (260 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin Princess. (251 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin Princess | 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | Princess | 328 GTB |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1850 cc |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2184 kg | 1263 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2360 mm |
