1950 Austin A 90 vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1975 Opel Ascona is newer by 25 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, 1975 Opel Ascona (90 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 90. (88 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 90 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1975 Opel Ascona.
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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Ascona. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 90 | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Austin | Opel |
| Model | A 90 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 50 L |
