1960 Austin Princess vs. 2005 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2005 Mercury Montego is newer by 45 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, 2005 Mercury Montego (197 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1960 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin Princess weights approximately 524 kg more than 2005 Mercury Montego.
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, 2005 Mercury Montego, 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, 2005 Mercury Montego (272 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin Princess. 2005 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1960 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1960 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin Princess | 2005 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Austin | Mercury |
| Model | Princess | Montego |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 72 L |
