1956 Austin Princess vs. 2013 Ford Focus
To start off, 2013 Ford Focus is newer by 57 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, 2013 Ford Focus (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1956 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin Princess weights approximately 863 kg more than 2013 Ford Focus.
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, 2013 Ford Focus, 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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Focus. (198 Nm @ 4450 RPM). This means 1956 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin Princess | 2013 Ford Focus | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Princess | Focus |
Year Released | 1956 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4450 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2184 kg | 1321 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4534 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1466 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2649 mm |