1964 Austin Princess vs. 1976 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 400 is newer by 12 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 4,822 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 350 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 400.
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, 1976 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 1976 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | Princess | 400 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4822 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 120 L |
