1964 Austin Princess vs. 1997 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1997 Ford Thunderbird 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Thunderbird (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 560 kg more than 1997 Ford Thunderbird.
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 Thunderbird (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Thunderbird 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 Thunderbird | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Princess | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
