1954 Austin A 90 vs. 1964 Marcos 1800
To start off, 1964 Marcos 1800 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 90 weights approximately 616 kg more than 1964 Marcos 1800.
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, 1954 Austin A 90 (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 90 | 1964 Marcos 1800 | |
Make | Austin | Marcos |
Model | A 90 | 1800 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1964 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 774 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2280 mm |