1955 Austin A 30 vs. 1990 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1990 Ford Aerostar is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 3,973 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Aerostar (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 735 kg more than 1955 Austin A 30. 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, 1990 Ford Aerostar (298 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 30 | 1990 Ford Aerostar | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 30 | Aerostar |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 3973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 80.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 3030 mm |
