1957 Austin Princess vs. 2001 Ferrari Maranello
To start off, 2001 Ferrari Maranello is newer by 44 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 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Ferrari Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari Maranello (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 360 more horse power than 1957 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin Princess weights approximately 535 kg more than 2001 Ferrari Maranello.
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, 2001 Ferrari Maranello (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Ferrari Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin Princess | 2001 Ferrari Maranello | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | Princess | Maranello |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 5473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 478 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 568 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2510 mm |
