1957 Austin Princess vs. 1996 Ford Galaxy

To start off, 1996 Ford Galaxy is newer by 39 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, 1996 Ford Galaxy (174 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1957 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Galaxy should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin Princess weights approximately 393 kg more than 1996 Ford Galaxy.

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, 1996 Ford Galaxy, 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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Galaxy. (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1957 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Galaxy. 1996 Ford Galaxy has automatic transmission and 1957 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1957 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Ford Galaxy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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