1964 Austin Princess vs. 1966 Maserati Mexico
To start off, 1966 Maserati Mexico is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin Princess would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Maserati Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Maserati Mexico (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Maserati Mexico should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 730 kg more than 1966 Maserati Mexico.
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, 1966 Maserati Mexico (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 Maserati Mexico will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 1966 Maserati Mexico | |
| Make | Austin | Maserati |
| Model | Princess | Mexico |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4136 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2650 mm |
