1953 Austin A 90 vs. 2013 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2013 Ford Expedition is newer by 60 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Expedition (306 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1262 kg more than 1953 Austin A 90. 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, 2013 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 90. 2013 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1953 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1953 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1953 Austin A 90 | 2013 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 90 | Expedition |
Year Released | 1953 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2658 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 2652 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2332 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3023 mm |