1957 Austin Princess vs. 1986 Ford Escort
To start off, 1986 Ford Escort is newer by 29 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 28 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (90 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin Princess weights approximately 1300 kg more than 1986 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 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 1957 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Ford Escort, 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, 1957 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (133 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1957 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin Princess | 1986 Ford Escort | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Princess | Escort |
Year Released | 1957 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1608 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2410 mm |