1964 Austin Princess vs. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420
To start off, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 is newer by 31 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 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 (275 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 128 kg more than 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420.
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, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 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. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Princess | E420 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2052 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
