1964 Austin Princess vs. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria

To start off, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 48 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 340 kg more than 2012 Ford Crown Victoria.

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, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria 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. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1964 Austin Princess 2012 Ford Crown Victoria
Make Austin Ford
Model Princess Crown Victoria
Year Released 1964 2012
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3993 cc 4601 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 119 HP 225 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 251 Nm 369 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.5:1 9.4:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2180 kg 1840 kg
Vehicle Length 5470 mm 5390 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 2000 mm
Vehicle Height 1780 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 3360 mm 2920 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 72 L


 

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