1957 Austin Princess vs. 1951 Ferrari 195
To start off, 1957 Austin Princess is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 195. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 195 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 195 (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1957 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 195 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin Princess weights approximately 1226 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 195.
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:
1957 Austin Princess | 1951 Ferrari 195 | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | Princess | 195 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 954 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2510 mm |