1957 Austin Princess vs. 1973 Ford Capri
To start off, 1973 Ford Capri is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1973 Ford Capri. (104 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin Princess weights approximately 1118 kg more than 1973 Ford Capri. 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, 1957 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Capri. (190 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1957 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin Princess | 1973 Ford Capri | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Princess | Capri |
Year Released | 1957 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2570 mm |