1964 Austin Princess vs. 1999 Ferrari 360
To start off, 1999 Ferrari 360 is newer by 35 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, 1999 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 730 kg more than 1999 Ferrari 360.
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, 1999 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 1999 Ferrari 360 | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | Princess | 360 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 95 L |