1948 Austin A 90 vs. 1972 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1972 Ford Fairlane is newer by 24 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 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Fairlane (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 90 kg more than 1948 Austin A 90. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Fairlane 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 | 1972 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 90 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1948 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2950 mm |