1956 Austin Princess vs. 1990 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 1990 Ford Fiesta is newer by 34 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, 1990 Ford Fiesta (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1956 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin Princess weights approximately 1274 kg more than 1990 Ford Fiesta.
Because 1956 Austin Princess is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Fiesta. (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1956 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin Princess | 1990 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Princess | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2184 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2450 mm |
