1964 Austin Princess vs. 1990 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1990 Ford Fairlane is newer by 26 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, 1990 Ford Fairlane (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 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 625 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess. 1990 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. 1990 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 1990 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Princess | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2930 mm |
