1964 Austin Princess vs. 2008 Ford Focus
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin Princess (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (90 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 818 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 Austin Princess is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (215 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 2008 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Princess | Focus |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1362 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 53 L |
