1964 Austin Princess vs. 2008 Ford F-450
To start off, 2008 Ford F-450 is newer by 44 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-450 (350 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess.
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, 2008 Ford F-450 (881 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 630 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 2008 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Princess | F-450 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 6670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 4390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 144 L |
