1951 Austin Princess vs. 2000 Ford Escape
To start off, 2000 Ford Escape is newer by 49 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, 2000 Ford Escape (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 485 kg more than 2000 Ford Escape.
Because 2000 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Austin Princess. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Escape will offer significantly more control. 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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Escape. (169 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin Princess | 2000 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Princess | Escape |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 59 L |
