1959 Austin Princess vs. 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 53 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 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 452 more horse power than 1959 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin Princess.
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, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin Princess. 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia 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. 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin Princess | 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | Princess | 458 Italia |
Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 570 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 539 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automated manual |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4526 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1938 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2649 mm |