1957 Austin Princess vs. 1978 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1978 Ferrari 308 is newer by 21 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 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1957 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin Princess weights approximately 900 kg more than 1978 Ferrari 308.
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, 1978 Ferrari 308 (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin Princess | 1978 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | Princess | 308 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2350 mm |
