1950 Austin A 90 vs. 1969 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1969 Jaguar 240 is newer by 19 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, 1969 Jaguar 240 (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 90. (88 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1950 Austin A 90. 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, 1969 Jaguar 240 (198 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 90. (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 90 | 1969 Jaguar 240 | |
Make | Austin | Jaguar |
Model | A 90 | 240 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2483 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 76.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 54 L |