1964 Austin Princess vs. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 23 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, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 (185 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 790 kg more than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300.
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, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 (260 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 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. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Princess | 300 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
