1964 Austin Princess vs. 2004 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2004 Ford Expedition is newer by 40 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 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Expedition (232 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 187 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.
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, 2004 Ford Expedition (395 Nm) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess. 2004 Ford Expedition 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. 2004 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 2004 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Princess | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4603 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2367 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 106 L |
