1959 Austin Princess vs. 2004 Ford Expedition

To start off, 2004 Ford Expedition is newer by 45 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 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Expedition (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1959 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 314 kg more than 1959 Austin Princess. 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, 2004 Ford Expedition (475 Nm) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin Princess. (251 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin Princess. 2004 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1959 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1959 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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