1950 Austin A 90 vs. 2000 Ford Focus
To start off, 2000 Ford Focus is newer by 50 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, 2000 Ford Focus (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 90. (88 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Focus 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 160 kg more than 2000 Ford Focus.
Because 1950 Austin A 90 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Austin A 90. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Focus. (169 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 90 | 2000 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 90 | Focus |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 55 L |
