1964 Austin Princess vs. 1995 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1995 Ferrari F355 is newer by 31 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, 1995 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 490 kg more than 1995 Ferrari F355.
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, 1995 Ferrari F355 (364 Nm) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm). This means 1995 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 1995 Ferrari F355 | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | Princess | F355 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 364 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 82 L |