1961 Austin Princess vs. 1995 Ford Escort
To start off, 1995 Ford Escort is newer by 34 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 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 5 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (113 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin Princess weights approximately 950 kg more than 1995 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1961 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 1961 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Ford Escort, 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, 1961 Austin Princess (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1961 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin Princess | 1995 Ford Escort | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Princess | Escort |
Year Released | 1961 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1400 mm |