1948 Austin A 90 vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 21 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, 1969 Ford Capri (142 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri 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 316 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri.
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, 1969 Ford Capri (221 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri 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 | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 90 | Capri |
Year Released | 1948 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2548 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1044 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 68 L |