1952 Austin Princess vs. 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta
To start off, 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta is newer by 17 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 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 630 kg more than 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta.
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, 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta (531 Nm) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin Princess. (251 Nm). This means 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin Princess | 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta | |
| Make | Austin | De Tomaso |
| Model | Princess | Mangusta |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4727 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2510 mm |
