1963 Austin Princess vs. 1974 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1974 Ford Fairlane is newer by 11 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, 1974 Ford Fairlane (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1963 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin Princess weights approximately 728 kg more than 1974 Ford Fairlane.
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, 1974 Ford Fairlane (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin Princess | 1974 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Princess | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2950 mm |
