1964 Austin Princess vs. 1999 Ferrari F399
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F399 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 F399 (750 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 631 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F399 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 1574 kg more than 1999 Ferrari F399.
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 F399 (373 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm). This means 1999 Ferrari F399 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess. 1999 Ferrari F399 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. 1999 Ferrari F399 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 1999 Ferrari F399 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | Princess | F399 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 750 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 606 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 110 L |
