1964 Austin Princess vs. 1997 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1997 Ford Mustang is newer by 33 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 1244 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Ford Mustang (678 Nm) has 427 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 1997 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Princess | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2580 mm |
