1956 Austin Princess vs. 1989 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 33 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, 1989 Ford Sierra (125 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1956 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin Princess weights approximately 1056 kg more than 1989 Ford Sierra.
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 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin Princess | 1989 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Princess | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2184 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2610 mm |
