1951 Austin Princess vs. 1977 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 1977 Ford Fiesta is newer by 26 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) has 75 more horse power than 1977 Ford Fiesta. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 1200 kg more than 1977 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1951 Austin Princess is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1951 Austin Princess (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Fiesta. (84 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin Princess | 1977 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Princess | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1116 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 40 L |
