1972 AMC Matador vs. 1964 Austin Princess
To start off, 1972 AMC Matador is newer by 8 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 4,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Matador (150 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 475 kg more than 1972 AMC Matador.
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, 1972 AMC Matador (332 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess. 1972 AMC Matador 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. 1972 AMC Matador will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1964 Austin Princess | |
| Make | AMC | Austin |
| Model | Matador | Princess |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4982 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 72 L |
