1954 Austin Princess vs. 1997 Ford Ranger
To start off, 1997 Ford Ranger is newer by 43 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin Princess weights approximately 785 kg more than 1997 Ford Ranger.
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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Ranger. (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin Princess | 1997 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Princess | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2840 mm |
