1954 Austin A 90 vs. 1971 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1971 Ford Falcon is newer by 17 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 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Falcon 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 30 kg more than 1971 Ford Falcon.
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, 1971 Ford Falcon (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 90. (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 90 | 1971 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 90 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1954 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2830 mm |