1964 Austin Princess vs. 1998 Ford Libre

To start off, 1998 Ford Libre is newer by 34 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, 1964 Austin Princess (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1998 Ford Libre. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Libre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 882 kg more than 1998 Ford Libre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1964 Austin Princess is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Ford Libre, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1964 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Libre. (112 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Libre.

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