1964 Austin Princess vs. 2013 Scion FR-S
To start off, 2013 Scion FR-S 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 Scion FR-S (199 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Scion FR-S should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 950 kg more than 2013 Scion FR-S.
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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion FR-S. (205 Nm @ 6600 RPM). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Scion FR-S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 2013 Scion FR-S | |
| Make | Austin | Scion |
| Model | Princess | FR-S |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 199 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |
