1949 Austin A 90 vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1970 Ford Maverick is newer by 21 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Austin A 90 (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 90 weights approximately 144 kg more than 1970 Ford Maverick. 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, 1949 Austin A 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1949 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 90 | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 90 | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1359 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2800 mm |
