1956 Austin Princess vs. 1970 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1970 Ford Corsair is newer by 14 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, 1956 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin Princess weights approximately 1299 kg more than 1970 Ford Corsair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1956 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1956 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin Princess | 1970 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Princess | Corsair |
Year Released | 1956 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2184 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2570 mm |