1964 Austin Princess vs. 2013 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2013 Ford Taurus is newer by 49 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, 2013 Ford Taurus (284 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 273 kg more than 2013 Ford Taurus.
Because 2013 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Austin Princess. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Ford Taurus (344 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess. 2013 Ford Taurus 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. 2013 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 2013 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Princess | Taurus |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 284 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1907 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2177 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2868 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |
