1964 Austin Princess vs. 1959 Jaguar MK IX
To start off, 1964 Austin Princess is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar MK IX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK IX would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar MK IX (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK IX should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 423 kg more than 1959 Jaguar MK IX.
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, 1959 Jaguar MK IX (326 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK IX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 1959 Jaguar MK IX | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | Princess | MK IX |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 77 L |
