1963 Austin Princess vs. 1969 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1969 Ford Fairlane is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1969 Ford Fairlane. (81 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin Princess weights approximately 870 kg more than 1969 Ford Fairlane. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin Princess | 1969 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Princess | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |
