1952 Austin Princess vs. 1984 Ford Orion
To start off, 1984 Ford Orion is newer by 32 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, 1952 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1984 Ford Orion. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 1230 kg more than 1984 Ford Orion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1952 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 1952 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Ford Orion, 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, 1952 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Orion. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin Princess | 1984 Ford Orion | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Princess | Orion |
Year Released | 1952 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1608 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2410 mm |