1964 Austin Princess vs. 1956 Ford F
To start off, 1964 Austin Princess is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford F. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford F would be higher. At 4,458 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Ford F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ford F (156 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ford F should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 134 kg more than 1956 Ford F.
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 | 1956 Ford F | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Princess | F |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2046 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3000 mm |
