1964 Austin Princess vs. 2000 Ford TL-50
To start off, 2000 Ford TL-50 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford TL-50 (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford TL-50 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 878 kg more than 2000 Ford TL-50.
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, 2000 Ford TL-50 (570 Nm) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm). This means 2000 Ford TL-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess. 2000 Ford TL-50 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 TL-50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 2000 Ford TL-50 | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Princess | TL-50 |
Year Released | 1964 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 570 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1302 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 37 L |