1961 Austin Princess vs. 2007 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2007 Ford Falcon is newer by 46 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, 2007 Ford Falcon (200 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1961 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin Princess weights approximately 599 kg more than 2007 Ford Falcon.
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, 2007 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin Princess. (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin Princess. 2007 Ford Falcon 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. 2007 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin Princess | 2007 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Princess | Falcon |
Year Released | 1961 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1581 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 70 L |