1959 Austin Princess vs. 2005 Ford Fiesta

To start off, 2005 Ford Fiesta is newer by 46 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 24 more horse power than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin Princess weights approximately 1186 kg more than 2005 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1959 Austin Princess is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Fiesta.

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