1952 Austin A 90 vs. 1986 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1986 Ford Sierra is newer by 34 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, 1986 Ford Sierra (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 90 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1986 Ford Sierra.
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, 1986 Ford Sierra (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 90 | 1986 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 90 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1952 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 277 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |