1953 Austin A 90 vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,658 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 90 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri.
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, 1969 Ford Capri (199 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 90 | 1969 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 90 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2658 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2540 mm |
