1957 Austin Princess vs. 1988 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1988 Ford Falcon is newer by 31 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, 1988 Ford Falcon (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1957 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin Princess weights approximately 806 kg more than 1988 Ford Falcon.
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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Falcon. (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1957 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin Princess | 1988 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Princess | Falcon |
Year Released | 1957 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2840 mm |