1959 Austin Princess vs. 2007 Ford E-150
To start off, 2007 Ford E-150 is newer by 48 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-150 (226 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1959 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin Princess.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin Princess. 2007 Ford E-150 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. 2007 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin Princess | 2007 Ford E-150 | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Princess | E-150 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 226 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 2060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3510 mm |