1964 Austin Princess vs. 2005 Ferrari Enzo

To start off, 2005 Ferrari Enzo 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari Enzo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari Enzo (652 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 533 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari Enzo should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 875 kg more than 2005 Ferrari Enzo.

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 Enzo (657 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari Enzo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess.

Compare all specifications:

1964 Austin Princess 2005 Ferrari Enzo
Make Austin Ferrari
Model Princess Enzo
Year Released 1964 2005
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 3993 cc 5998 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 119 HP 652 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 7800 RPM
Torque 251 Nm 657 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 5500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.5:1 11.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2180 kg 1305 kg
Vehicle Length 5470 mm 4710 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 2040 mm
Vehicle Height 1780 mm 1150 mm
Wheelbase Size 3360 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 95 L


 

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