1964 Austin Princess vs. 1968 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1968 Ford Fairlane is newer by 4 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 6,550 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Fairlane (213 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 595 kg more than 1968 Ford Fairlane.
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 | 1968 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Princess | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 6550 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 213 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2960 mm |
