1963 Austin Princess vs. 1986 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1986 Ford Aerostar is newer by 23 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) has 30 more horse power than 1986 Ford Aerostar. (88 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin Princess weights approximately 770 kg more than 1986 Ford Aerostar. 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, 1963 Austin Princess (251 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Aerostar. (160 Nm). This means 1963 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Austin Princess | 1986 Ford Aerostar | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Princess | Aerostar |
Year Released | 1963 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2302 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 88 HP |
Torque | 251 Nm | 160 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3030 mm |