1956 Austin Princess vs. 1966 Jaguar Type S
To start off, 1966 Jaguar Type S is newer by 10 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, 1966 Jaguar Type S (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1956 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar Type S should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin Princess weights approximately 564 kg more than 1966 Jaguar Type S.
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 Jaguar Type S (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 Jaguar Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin Princess | 1966 Jaguar Type S | |
Make | Austin | Jaguar |
Model | Princess | Type S |
Year Released | 1956 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2184 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2740 mm |