1958 Austin Princess vs. 1942 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 1958 Austin Princess is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 4,112 cc (6 cylinders), 1942 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Austin Princess (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1942 Chrysler Town & Country. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1942 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin Princess weights approximately 540 kg more than 1942 Chrysler Town & Country. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Austin Princess | 1942 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | Austin | Chrysler |
Model | Princess | Town & Country |
Year Released | 1958 | 1942 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4112 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3090 mm |