1951 Austin Princess vs. 1979 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1979 Ford Taunus is newer by 28 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 67 more horse power than 1979 Ford Taunus. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 935 kg more than 1979 Ford Taunus. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1951 Austin Princess (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 1979 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Princess | Taunus |
Year Released | 1951 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 288 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2580 mm |