1959 Austin Princess vs. 1984 Ford Capri
To start off, 1984 Ford Capri is newer by 25 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, 1984 Ford Capri (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1959 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin Princess weights approximately 950 kg more than 1984 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, 1959 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1959 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin Princess | 1984 Ford Capri | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Princess | Capri |
Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2610 mm |