1962 Austin Princess vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 23 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 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 (245 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1962 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin Princess weights approximately 572 kg more than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500.
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, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 (399 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin Princess | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Princess | 500 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 399 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1608 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2460 mm |