1951 Austin A 90 vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1977 Ford Cortina is newer by 26 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Cortina (123 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Cortina 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 250 kg more than 1977 Ford Cortina.
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, 1977 Ford Cortina (289 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 90 | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 90 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2580 mm |
