1964 Austin Princess vs. 1971 Jaguar E-Type
To start off, 1971 Jaguar E-Type is newer by 7 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 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Jaguar E-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Jaguar E-Type (272 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jaguar E-Type should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 615 kg more than 1971 Jaguar E-Type.
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, 1971 Jaguar E-Type (412 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Jaguar E-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 1971 Jaguar E-Type | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | Princess | E-Type |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 412 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 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 | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 81 L |
