1954 Austin A 90 vs. 2002 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2002 Ford Falcon is newer by 48 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Falcon weights approximately 125 kg more than 1954 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, 2002 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 90. (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 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 | 2002 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 90 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2800 mm |
