1950 Austin A 90 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 26 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 21 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 90 weights approximately 304 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus. 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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 1976 Ford Taunus 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. 1976 Ford Taunus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 90 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 90 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1950 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2590 mm |