1964 Austin Princess vs. 1989 Ferrari F40
To start off, 1989 Ferrari F40 is newer by 25 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, 1989 Ferrari F40 (640 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 521 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 917 kg more than 1989 Ferrari F40.
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, 1989 Ferrari F40 (721 Nm) has 470 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 1989 Ferrari F40 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | Princess | F40 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2936 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 640 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 721 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1263 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 74 L |
