1962 Austin Princess vs. 2007 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2007 Ferrari F430 is newer by 45 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 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 365 more horse power than 1962 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin Princess weights approximately 581 kg more than 2007 Ferrari F430.
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, 2007 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin Princess | 2007 Ferrari F430 | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | Princess | F430 |
Year Released | 1962 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4308 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 483 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 465 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1599 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 95 L |