1954 Austin Princess vs. 1985 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1985 Jaguar XJS is newer by 31 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 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Jaguar XJS (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1954 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin Princess weights approximately 400 kg more than 1985 Jaguar XJS.
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, 1985 Jaguar XJS (432 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin Princess. (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin Princess | 1985 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | Princess | XJS |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 432 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2600 mm |
