1964 Austin Princess vs. 1973 Ferrari 246
To start off, 1973 Ferrari 246 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 246 (196 HP) has 77 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 246 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1973 Ferrari 246.
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, 1964 Austin Princess (251 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ferrari 246. (226 Nm). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ferrari 246.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 1973 Ferrari 246 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | Princess | 246 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2418 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 196 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2350 mm |
