1948 Austin A 90 vs. 2010 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2010 Ford Fiesta is newer by 62 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, 2010 Ford Fiesta (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Fiesta 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 338 kg more than 2010 Ford Fiesta.
Because 1948 Austin A 90 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1948 Austin A 90. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Ford Fiesta (204 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Fiesta 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 | 2010 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 90 | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1022 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 45 L |
