1950 Austin A 90 vs. 1958 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1958 Ford 12 M is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Austin A 90 (88 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1958 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 12 M.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 90 | 1958 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 90 | 12 M |
Year Released | 1950 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1170 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2500 mm |