1964 Austin Princess vs. 1992 Ferrari 456M
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456M is newer by 28 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456M (437 HP) has 318 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 410 kg more than 1992 Ferrari 456M.
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, 1992 Ferrari 456M (540 Nm) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm). This means 1992 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess. 1992 Ferrari 456M has automatic transmission and 1964 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1964 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ferrari 456M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 1992 Ferrari 456M | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | Princess | 456M |
Year Released | 1964 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 437 HP |
Torque | 251 Nm | 540 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1770 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 110 L |