1948 Austin A 90 vs. 1949 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1949 Ford Taunus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Austin A 90 (87 HP) has 53 more horse power than 1949 Ford Taunus. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1949 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 90 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1949 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 90 | 1949 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 90 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1948 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 34 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2390 mm |