1960 Austin Princess vs. 2013 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2013 Ford Fusion is newer by 53 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, 2013 Ford Fusion (234 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1960 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin Princess weights approximately 620 kg more than 2013 Ford Fusion.
Because 2013 Ford Fusion is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Austin Princess. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Fusion 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, 2013 Ford Fusion (339 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin Princess. 2013 Ford Fusion 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. 2013 Ford Fusion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin Princess | 2013 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Princess | Fusion |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 234 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4869 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2121 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 66 L |
