1960 Austin Princess vs. 1971 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
To start off, 1971 Jeep Grand Wagoneer is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin Princess would be higher. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Jeep Grand Wagoneer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1971 Jeep Grand Wagoneer. (109 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1971 Jeep Grand Wagoneer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin Princess weights approximately 450 kg more than 1971 Jeep Grand Wagoneer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Jeep Grand Wagoneer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Austin Princess. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Jeep Grand Wagoneer will offer significantly more control. 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, 1971 Jeep Grand Wagoneer (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Jeep Grand Wagoneer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin Princess | 1971 Jeep Grand Wagoneer | |
Make | Austin | Jeep |
Model | Princess | Grand Wagoneer |
Year Released | 1960 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4235 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2800 mm |