1964 Austin Princess vs. 1998 Ferrari Maranello

To start off, 1998 Ferrari Maranello is newer by 34 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), 1998 Ferrari Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari Maranello (479 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 360 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 535 kg more than 1998 Ferrari Maranello.

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, 1998 Ferrari Maranello (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess.

Compare all specifications:

1964 Austin Princess 1998 Ferrari Maranello
Make Austin Ferrari
Model Princess Maranello
Year Released 1964 1998
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3993 cc 5474 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 119 HP 479 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 251 Nm 563 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.5:1 10.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2180 kg 1645 kg
Vehicle Length 5470 mm 4560 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1950 mm
Vehicle Height 1780 mm 1280 mm
Wheelbase Size 3360 mm 2510 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 114 L


 

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