1951 Austin Princess vs. 1987 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1987 Ford Aerostar is newer by 36 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, 1987 Ford Aerostar (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 545 kg more than 1987 Ford Aerostar.
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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Aerostar. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 1987 Ford Aerostar | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Princess | Aerostar |
Year Released | 1951 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 78.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3030 mm |