1951 Austin A 90 vs. 1967 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1967 Ford Corsair is newer by 16 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 28 more horse power than 1967 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 90 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1967 Ford Corsair. 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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 90 | 1967 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 90 | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2570 mm |
