1954 Austin Princess vs. 1964 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 1964 Jaguar MK II is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jaguar MK II (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1954 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin Princess weights approximately 730 kg more than 1964 Jaguar MK II.
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, 1954 Austin Princess (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Jaguar MK II. (196 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1954 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Jaguar MK II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin Princess | 1964 Jaguar MK II | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | Princess | MK II |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2900 mm |
