1964 Austin Princess vs. 1950 Morris Six
To start off, 1964 Austin Princess is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Six would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin Princess (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1950 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 956 kg more than 1950 Morris Six. 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, 1964 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Six. (133 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 1950 Morris Six | |
Make | Austin | Morris |
Model | Princess | Six |
Year Released | 1964 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2215 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 40 L |