1964 Austin Princess vs. 2000 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2000 Ford Excursion is newer by 36 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 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Excursion (306 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1964 Austin Princess. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Austin Princess. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Ford Excursion (575 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess. 2000 Ford Excursion 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. 2000 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 2000 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Princess | Excursion |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 6801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 3240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 167 L |
