1962 Austin Princess vs. 1998 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1998 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 36 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1962 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin Princess weights approximately 830 kg more than 1998 Ferrari Mondial.
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, 1998 Ferrari Mondial (363 Nm) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin Princess. (251 Nm). This means 1998 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin Princess | 1998 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | Princess | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1350 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
