1975 Austin Princess vs. 1980 Ford Cougar
To start off, 1980 Ford Cougar is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Austin Princess would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ford Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Cougar weights approximately 320 kg more than 1975 Austin Princess.
Because 1980 Ford Cougar 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 1980 Ford Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Austin Princess, 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. 1980 Ford Cougar has automatic transmission and 1975 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1975 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Ford Cougar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Austin Princess | 1980 Ford Cougar | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Princess | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2760 mm |
