1961 Austin Princess vs. 1957 Ford 17M
To start off, 1961 Austin Princess is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford 17M would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1957 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin Princess weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1957 Ford 17M. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1961 Austin Princess (252 Nm) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford 17M. (129 Nm). This means 1961 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin Princess | 1957 Ford 17M | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Princess | 17M |
Year Released | 1961 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 129 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 55 L |