1964 Austin Princess vs. 1999 Ferrari F50
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F50 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 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F50 (671 HP @ 10497 RPM) has 552 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 1180 kg more than 1999 Ferrari F50.
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 F50 (521 Nm @ 8000 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari F50 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 F50 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | Princess | F50 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 671 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 10497 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 84 L |
