1964 Austin Princess vs. 2004 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2004 Jaguar S-Type 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jaguar S-Type (197 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 560 kg more than 2004 Jaguar S-Type.
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, 1964 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Jaguar S-Type. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Jaguar S-Type. 2004 Jaguar S-Type 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 Jaguar S-Type will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 2004 Jaguar S-Type | |
Make | Austin | Jaguar |
Model | Princess | S-Type |
Year Released | 1964 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |