1948 Austin A 90 vs. 2008 Ford Focus
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus is newer by 60 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, 2008 Ford Focus (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Focus 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 253 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus.
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, 1948 Austin A 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 90 | 2008 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 90 | Focus |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1107 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 51 L |
