1951 Austin Princess vs. 1981 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1981 Ford Mustang is newer by 30 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Mustang (173 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 600 kg more than 1981 Ford Mustang.
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, 1981 Ford Mustang (332 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin Princess. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 1981 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Princess | Mustang |
Year Released | 1951 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2560 mm |