1958 Austin Princess vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Austin Princess (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (82 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin Princess weights approximately 1214 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1958 Austin Princess (251 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (149 Nm). This means 1958 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin Princess | 1969 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Princess | Capri |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2570 mm |
