1962 Austin Princess vs. 1964 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1964 Ford Taunus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin Princess weights approximately 1130 kg more than 1964 Ford Taunus. 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, 1962 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Taunus. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin Princess | 1964 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Princess | Taunus |
Year Released | 1962 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |