1964 Abarth OT vs. 1960 Austin Princess
To start off, 1964 Abarth OT is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Abarth OT (154 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1960 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Abarth OT should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin Princess weights approximately 1390 kg more than 1964 Abarth OT.
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:
| 1964 Abarth OT | 1960 Austin Princess | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin |
| Model | OT | Princess |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1591 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 3360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 54 L |
