1962 Austin Princess vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 6 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 36 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (82 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin Princess weights approximately 1375 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort. 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 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin Princess | 1968 Ford Escort | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Princess | Escort |
Year Released | 1962 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 41 L |