1951 Austin A 90 vs. 1993 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1993 Ford Scorpio is newer by 42 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, 1993 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Scorpio 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 75 kg more than 1993 Ford Scorpio.
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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Scorpio. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 90 | 1993 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 90 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1951 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2770 mm |