1964 Austin Princess vs. 1996 Dodge Ram
To start off, 1996 Dodge Ram is newer by 32 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 5,200 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 1118 kg more than 1996 Dodge Ram.
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, 1996 Dodge Ram (447 Nm) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm). This means 1996 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 1996 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Austin | Dodge |
| Model | Princess | Ram |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3530 mm |
