1949 Austin A 90 vs. 1968 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1968 Pontiac GTO is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 6,549 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Pontiac GTO (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 90.
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, 1968 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 90 | 1968 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Austin | Pontiac |
| Model | A 90 | GTO |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 6549 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 69 L |
