1964 Austin Princess vs. 1988 Ferrari 412 GT
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT is newer by 24 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 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 295 kg more than 1988 Ferrari 412 GT.
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, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 1988 Ferrari 412 GT | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | Princess | 412 GT |
Year Released | 1964 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1885 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 |