1954 Austin A 90 vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 56 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-150 (292 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 962 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, 2010 Ford F-150 (433 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 90. (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 90. 2010 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1954 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1954 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 90 | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 90 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 433 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 2352 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5885 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2004 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1887 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3670 mm |
