1952 Austin A 90 vs. 1950 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1952 Austin A 90 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Austin A 90 (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 90 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1950 Ford Zephyr. 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, 1952 Austin A 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1952 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 90 | 1950 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 90 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1952 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2650 mm |