1956 Austin Princess vs. 1996 Ferrari 512 M
To start off, 1996 Ferrari 512 M is newer by 40 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 4,942 cc, 1996 Ferrari 512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 512 M (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 304 more horse power than 1956 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin Princess weights approximately 729 kg more than 1996 Ferrari 512 M.
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, 1996 Ferrari 512 M (500 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin Princess | 1996 Ferrari 512 M | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | Princess | 512 M |
Year Released | 1956 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4942 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 422 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2184 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2560 mm |