1964 Austin Princess vs. 2005 Mazda Drifter
To start off, 2005 Mazda Drifter is newer by 41 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, 2005 Mazda Drifter (124 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Drifter should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 835 kg more than 2005 Mazda Drifter.
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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Drifter.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 2005 Mazda Drifter | |
Make | Austin | Mazda |
Model | Princess | Drifter |
Year Released | 1964 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2606 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1345 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |