1951 Austin Princess vs. 2004 Ford F-150
To start off, 2004 Ford F-150 is newer by 53 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 4,196 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford F-150 (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford F-150 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1951 Austin Princess. 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, 2004 Ford F-150 (343 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin Princess. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2004 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin Princess. 2004 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1951 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1951 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin Princess | 2004 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Princess | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 98 L |
