1951 Austin Princess vs. 2007 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2007 Mercury Monterey 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 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercury Monterey (201 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess.
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, 2007 Mercury Monterey, 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, 2007 Mercury Monterey (357 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin Princess. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin Princess. 2007 Mercury Monterey 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 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 2007 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | Princess | Monterey |
Year Released | 1951 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3650 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 98 L |