1952 Austin Princess vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 is newer by 27 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 596 kg more than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250.
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, 1952 Austin Princess (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1952 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin Princess | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Princess | 250 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2525 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 72.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 80 L |