1964 Austin Princess vs. 1999 Ford F-150
To start off, 1999 Ford F-150 is newer by 35 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 926 kg more than 1999 Ford F-150.
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, 1999 Ford F-150 (597 Nm) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm). This means 1999 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess. 1999 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1964 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1964 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 1999 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Princess | F-150 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 597 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1254 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |