1957 Austin Princess vs. 1973 Ferrari 365 BB
To start off, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin Princess would be higher. At 4,388 cc, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB (380 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1957 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin Princess weights approximately 945 kg more than 1973 Ferrari 365 BB.
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, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB (410 Nm) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin Princess. (251 Nm). This means 1973 Ferrari 365 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin Princess | 1973 Ferrari 365 BB | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | Princess | 365 BB |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 4388 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2520 mm |
