1958 Austin Princess vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 1974 Ford Capri is newer by 16 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, 1974 Ford Capri (137 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1958 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin Princess weights approximately 1035 kg more than 1974 Ford Capri.
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 @ 2000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Austin Princess | 1974 Ford Capri | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Princess | Capri |
Year Released | 1958 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2570 mm |