1962 Austin Princess vs. 1967 Ferrari 365 California
To start off, 1967 Ferrari 365 California is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin Princess would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari 365 California is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 365 California (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1962 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 365 California should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin Princess weights approximately 685 kg more than 1967 Ferrari 365 California.
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, 1967 Ferrari 365 California (363 Nm) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin Princess. (251 Nm). This means 1967 Ferrari 365 California will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin Princess | 1967 Ferrari 365 California | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | Princess | 365 California |
Year Released | 1962 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 363 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 133 L |