1962 Austin Princess vs. 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia
To start off, 1962 Austin Princess is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia (240 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1962 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin Princess weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin Princess | 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | Princess | 250 Mille Miglia |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1090 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 159 L |
