1950 Austin A 90 vs. 1971 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1971 Ford Zephyr is newer by 21 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 7 more horse power than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 90 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1971 Ford Zephyr. 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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 90 | 1971 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 90 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1950 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 72.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2930 mm |