1956 Austin Princess vs. 1998 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1998 Ford Scorpio is newer by 42 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 4 more horse power than 1998 Ford Scorpio. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin Princess weights approximately 954 kg more than 1998 Ford Scorpio. 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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1956 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin Princess | 1998 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Princess | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1956 | 1998 |
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 | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2184 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1450 mm |