1957 Austin Princess vs. 1953 Ferrari 500 F2
To start off, 1957 Austin Princess is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 500 F2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 500 F2 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 500 F2 (177 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1957 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 500 F2 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin Princess weights approximately 1616 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 500 F2.
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 | 1953 Ferrari 500 F2 | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | Princess | 500 F2 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1953 |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 564 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2170 mm |