1964 Austin Princess vs. 1947 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 1964 Austin Princess is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 5,302 cc (8 cylinders), 1947 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 212 kg more than 1947 Chrysler Town & Country.
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:
1964 Austin Princess | 1947 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | Austin | Chrysler |
Model | Princess | Town & Country |
Year Released | 1964 | 1947 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5302 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1968 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3250 mm |