1954 Austin Princess vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1966 Mercury Comet is newer by 12 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, both vehicles can yield 118 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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, 1966 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin Princess. (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin Princess | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Austin | Mercury |
| Model | Princess | Comet |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2950 mm |
