1963 Austin Princess vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 50 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford E-Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford E-Series (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1963 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford E-Series should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin Princess weights approximately 343 kg more than 2013 Ford E-Series.
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, 2013 Ford E-Series (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford E-Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin Princess. 2013 Ford E-Series 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. 2013 Ford E-Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Austin Princess | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Princess | E-Series |
Year Released | 1963 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.06:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1837 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 2111 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3505 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 150 L |