1964 Austin Princess vs. 2008 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 599 is newer by 44 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 5,999 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 599 (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 493 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 410 kg more than 2008 Ferrari 599.
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, 2008 Ferrari 599 (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 2008 Ferrari 599 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | Princess | 599 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 612 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 105 L |
