1959 Austin Princess vs. 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix 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 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1959 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin Princess weights approximately 375 kg more than 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix.
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, 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix (515 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin Princess | 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
Make | Austin | Pontiac |
Model | Princess | Grand Prix |
Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 7460 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3000 mm |