1951 Austin Princess vs. 1990 Ford Taurus
To start off, 1990 Ford Taurus is newer by 39 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 35 more horse power than 1990 Ford Taurus. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 551 kg more than 1990 Ford Taurus. 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, 1990 Ford Taurus, 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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Taurus. (176 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 1990 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Princess | Taurus |
Year Released | 1951 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2513 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2700 mm |