1952 Austin A 90 vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 90 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 14 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 90 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina. 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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1952 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 90 | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 90 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1952 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2540 mm |