1980 Austin Princess vs. 2005 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Austin Princess would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 570 kg more than 1980 Austin Princess.
Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Austin Princess. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred 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. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 1980 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1980 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Austin Princess | 2005 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | Princess | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1700 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 203 HP |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2870 mm |
