1957 Austin Princess vs. 1988 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1988 Ford Thunderbird 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 Thunderbird (210 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1957 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin Princess weights approximately 470 kg more than 1988 Ford Thunderbird.
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, 1988 Ford Thunderbird (427 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin Princess | 1988 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Princess | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1957 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2880 mm |