1964 Austin Princess vs. 1996 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1996 Mazda RX-7 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 870 kg more than 1996 Mazda RX-7.
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 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 1996 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | Princess | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |
