1962 Austin Princess vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 is newer by 11 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 60 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220. (58 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin Princess weights approximately 788 kg more than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220. 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 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220. (126 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1962 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 has automatic transmission and 1962 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1962 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin Princess | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Princess | 220 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 21.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1392 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |