1964 Austin Princess vs. 1994 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1994 Ford Mustang is newer by 30 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, 1994 Ford Mustang (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Mustang 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 1994 Ford Mustang.
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, 1994 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess. 1994 Ford Mustang 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. 1994 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 1994 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Princess | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2580 mm |
