1960 Austin Princess vs. 1991 Ford Taurus
To start off, 1991 Ford Taurus is newer by 31 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1991 Ford Taurus. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin Princess weights approximately 780 kg more than 1991 Ford Taurus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 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 1960 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Ford Taurus, 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, 1960 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Taurus. (176 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1960 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin Princess | 1991 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Princess | Taurus |
Year Released | 1960 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2512 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2700 mm |