1964 Austin Princess vs. 1993 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1993 Ford Scorpio is newer by 29 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, 1964 Austin Princess (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1993 Ford Scorpio. (114 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Scorpio.
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, 1993 Ford Scorpio (271 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 1993 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Princess | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1964 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2770 mm |