1961 Austin Princess vs. 1968 Dodge Polara
To start off, 1968 Dodge Polara is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin Princess would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Polara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Polara (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1961 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Polara should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin Princess weights approximately 700 kg more than 1968 Dodge Polara.
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, 1968 Dodge Polara (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin Princess. (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Polara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin Princess. 1968 Dodge Polara has automatic transmission and 1961 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1961 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Dodge Polara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin Princess | 1968 Dodge Polara | |
| Make | Austin | Dodge |
| Model | Princess | Polara |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 75 L |
