1964 Austin Princess vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111
To start off, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 is newer by 6 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, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (345 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 940 kg more than 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111.
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, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Princess | C 111 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2400 cc |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 120 L |
