1964 Austin Princess vs. 1973 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1973 Ford Fairlane is newer by 9 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 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Fairlane (212 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 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 565 kg more than 1973 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. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Ford Fairlane (427 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess. 1973 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1964 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1964 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 1973 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Princess | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1964 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2950 mm |