1963 Austin Princess vs. 2002 Ford Tonka
To start off, 2002 Ford Tonka is newer by 39 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford Tonka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Tonka (128 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1963 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Tonka should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin Princess weights approximately 878 kg more than 2002 Ford Tonka.
Because 2002 Ford Tonka is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Austin Princess. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford Tonka will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Ford Tonka (814 Nm) has 563 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin Princess. (251 Nm). This means 2002 Ford Tonka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin Princess. 2002 Ford Tonka has automatic transmission and 1963 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1963 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Ford Tonka will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin Princess | 2002 Ford Tonka | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Princess | Tonka |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 814 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 6150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 2140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 4200 mm |
