1960 Austin Princess vs. 2006 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2006 Mercury Monterey is newer by 46 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 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Monterey (201 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1960 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin Princess weights approximately 170 kg more than 2006 Mercury Monterey.
Because 2006 Mercury Monterey 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, 2006 Mercury Monterey 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, 2006 Mercury Monterey (357 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin Princess | 2006 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Austin | Mercury |
| Model | Princess | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 98 L |
