1952 Austin Princess vs. 2005 Ford F-150
To start off, 2005 Ford F-150 is newer by 53 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 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-150 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 930 kg more than 2005 Ford F-150.
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, 2005 Ford F-150 (325 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin Princess. (251 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin Princess | 2005 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Princess | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3070 mm |
