1951 Austin A 90 vs. 1959 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1959 Ford Anglia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Austin A 90 (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 90 weights approximately 653 kg more than 1959 Ford Anglia. 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, 1951 Austin A 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 90 | 1959 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 90 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2310 mm |
