1964 Austin Princess vs. 1991 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1991 Ford Fairlane is newer by 27 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Fairlane (221 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 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 524 kg more than 1991 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, 1991 Ford Fairlane (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess. 1991 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. 1991 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 1991 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Princess | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1964 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2930 mm |