1951 Austin Princess vs. 1954 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1954 Ford 12 M is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Austin Princess (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1954 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford 12 M.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 1954 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Princess | 12 M |
Year Released | 1951 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |