1950 Austin A 90 vs. 1970 Ford Escort
To start off, 1970 Ford Escort is newer by 20 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 50 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 90 weights approximately 555 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort. 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, 1950 Austin A 90 (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort. 1970 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1950 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1950 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 90 | 1970 Ford Escort | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 90 | Escort |
Year Released | 1950 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2400 mm |