1964 Austin Princess vs. 2005 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 612 is newer by 41 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 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 612 (515 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 396 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 340 kg more than 2005 Ferrari 612.
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, 2005 Ferrari 612 (568 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess. 2005 Ferrari 612 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. 2005 Ferrari 612 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 2005 Ferrari 612 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | Princess | 612 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 515 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 568 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 108 L |
