1959 Austin Princess vs. 1976 Ferrari 400

To start off, 1976 Ferrari 400 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin Princess would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1959 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin Princess weights approximately 284 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 400.

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, 1976 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin Princess. 1976 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 1959 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1959 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ferrari 400 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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