1956 Austin Princess vs. 1959 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1959 Jaguar XK is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar XK (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1956 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin Princess weights approximately 754 kg more than 1959 Jaguar XK.
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, 1959 Jaguar XK (325 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin Princess | 1959 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | Princess | XK |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2184 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2600 mm |
