1964 Austin Princess vs. 1987 Ferrari GTO
To start off, 1987 Ferrari GTO is newer by 23 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, 1987 Ferrari GTO (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 955 kg more than 1987 Ferrari GTO.
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, 1987 Ferrari GTO (904 Nm) has 653 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm). This means 1987 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 1987 Ferrari GTO | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | Princess | GTO |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2855 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 904 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1225 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2360 mm |
