1948 Austin A 90 vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1966 Ford Zephyr is newer by 18 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 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Zephyr (126 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 90 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
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, 1966 Ford Zephyr (235 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 90 | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 90 | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2930 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 68 L |
