1961 Austin Princess vs. 2006 Ford Territory
To start off, 2006 Ford Territory is newer by 45 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, 2006 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1961 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin Princess weights approximately 956 kg more than 2006 Ford Territory.
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, 2006 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin Princess. (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin Princess. 2006 Ford Territory 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. 2006 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin Princess | 2006 Ford Territory | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Princess | Territory |
Year Released | 1961 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3984 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 76 L |