1964 Austin Princess vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 5 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (142 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 1136 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri.
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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (221 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 1969 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Princess | Capri |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2548 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |
