1955 Austin A 90 vs. 1964 Jaguar Type S
To start off, 1964 Jaguar Type S is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Jaguar Type S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jaguar Type S (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jaguar Type S should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jaguar Type S weights approximately 306 kg more than 1955 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, 1964 Jaguar Type S (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 Jaguar Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 90 | 1964 Jaguar Type S | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | A 90 | Type S |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1626 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2740 mm |
