1954 Austin A 90 vs. 1996 Dodge Ram
To start off, 1996 Dodge Ram is newer by 42 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 90 weights approximately 304 kg more than 1996 Dodge Ram.
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, 1996 Dodge Ram (447 Nm) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 90. (191 Nm). This means 1996 Dodge Ram 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 | 1996 Dodge Ram | |
Make | Austin | Dodge |
Model | A 90 | Ram |
Year Released | 1954 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 191 Nm | 447 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3020 mm |