1951 Austin A 90 vs. 1969 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1969 Ford GT 40 is newer by 18 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 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 90 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1969 Ford GT 40.
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) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1951 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 90 | 1969 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 90 | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 85 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2420 mm |