1964 Austin Princess vs. 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia
To start off, 1964 Austin Princess is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 4,554 cc (12 cylinders), 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 1140 kg more than 1955 Ferrari 375 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:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | Princess | 375 Mille Miglia |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4554 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1040 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2610 mm |
