1951 Austin Princess vs. 1958 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1958 Ford 12 M is newer by 7 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 71 more horse power than 1958 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1958 Ford 12 M. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 | 1958 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Princess | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2500 mm |
