1951 Austin Princess vs. 2004 Ford Focus
To start off, 2004 Ford Focus 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 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Focus (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 734 kg more than 2004 Ford Focus.
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, 2004 Ford Focus, 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) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (183 Nm). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin Princess | 2004 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Princess | Focus |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1221 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 50 L |
