1961 Austin Princess vs. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1961 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin Princess weights approximately 907 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS.
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, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS (265 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin Princess. (252 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin Princess | 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | Princess | 328 GTS |
Year Released | 1961 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1850 cc |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 265 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1273 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 74 L |