1959 Austin Princess vs. 2010 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2010 Ford Explorer is newer by 51 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Explorer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1959 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin Princess weights approximately 119 kg more than 2010 Ford Explorer.
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, 2010 Ford Explorer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin Princess. 2010 Ford Explorer 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. 2010 Ford Explorer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin Princess | 2010 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Princess | Explorer |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2061 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4912 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1849 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2888 mm |
