1959 Austin Princess vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin Princess weights approximately 1175 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, 1959 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin Princess | 1969 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Princess | Capri |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2570 mm |
