1958 Austin Princess vs. 1995 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1995 Ford Aerostar is newer by 37 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, 1995 Ford Aerostar (134 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1958 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin Princess weights approximately 665 kg more than 1995 Ford Aerostar.
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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Aerostar. (217 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1958 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Austin Princess | 1995 Ford Aerostar | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Princess | Aerostar |
Year Released | 1958 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3030 mm |