1951 Austin Princess vs. 2007 Ford E-250
To start off, 2007 Ford E-250 is newer by 56 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 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin Princess. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin Princess. 2007 Ford E-250 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. 2007 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin Princess | 2007 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Princess | E-250 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 2140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 132 L |
