1951 Austin Princess vs. 2009 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2009 Ford Mustang is newer by 58 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), 2009 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 989 kg more than 2009 Ford Mustang.
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, 2009 Ford Mustang (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin Princess. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 2009 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Princess | Mustang |
Year Released | 1951 | 2009 |
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 | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 61 L |