1951 Austin Princess vs. 2006 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2006 Ford Fusion is newer by 55 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 2006 Ford Fusion. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 778 kg more than 2006 Ford Fusion. 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, 2006 Ford Fusion, 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Fusion. (204 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 2006 Ford Fusion | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Princess | Fusion |
Year Released | 1951 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1559 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 18.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1177 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 45 L |