1999 AC Ace vs. 1964 Austin Princess
To start off, 1999 AC Ace is newer by 35 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, 1999 AC Ace (351 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 1155 kg more than 1999 AC Ace.
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, 1999 AC Ace (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Ace | 1964 Austin Princess | |
| Make | AC | Austin |
| Model | Ace | Princess |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 351 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 72 L |
