1952 Austin Princess vs. 2005 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 446 kg more than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1952 Austin Princess. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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 Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin Princess. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 1952 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1952 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin Princess | 2005 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Princess | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 1952 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1734 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2870 mm |