1964 Austin Princess vs. 1986 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1986 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 22 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, 1986 Mazda RX-7 (185 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess.
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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mazda RX-7. (246 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 1986 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | Princess | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2430 mm |
