1964 Austin Princess vs. 1999 Lincoln Blackwood
To start off, 1999 Lincoln Blackwood 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 Lincoln Blackwood is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 470 kg more than 1999 Lincoln Blackwood.
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 Lincoln Blackwood (481 Nm) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm). This means 1999 Lincoln Blackwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess. 1999 Lincoln Blackwood 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 Lincoln Blackwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 1999 Lincoln Blackwood | |
Make | Austin | Lincoln |
Model | Princess | Blackwood |
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 |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 251 Nm | 481 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3520 mm |