1958 Austin Princess vs. 1999 Mitsubishi GTO

To start off, 1999 Mitsubishi GTO is newer by 41 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, 1999 Mitsubishi GTO (276 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1958 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mitsubishi GTO should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin Princess.

Because 1999 Mitsubishi GTO is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Austin Princess. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mitsubishi GTO will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Mitsubishi GTO (426 Nm) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin Princess. (251 Nm). This means 1999 Mitsubishi GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin Princess. 1999 Mitsubishi GTO has automatic transmission and 1958 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1958 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mitsubishi GTO will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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