1953 Austin A 90 vs. 1971 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1971 Ford Maverick is newer by 18 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 2,780 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Austin A 90 (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1971 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 90 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1971 Ford Maverick. 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, 1953 Austin A 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Maverick. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1953 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 90 | 1971 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 90 | Maverick |
Year Released | 1953 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2658 cc | 2780 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2800 mm |