1952 Austin Princess vs. 1967 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1967 Ford Mustang is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin Princess would be higher. At 4,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford Mustang (217 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 791 kg more than 1967 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.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin Princess | 1967 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Princess | Mustang |
Year Released | 1952 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 68 L |