1955 Austin A 90 vs. 1971 Ford GT 70
To start off, 1971 Ford GT 70 is newer by 16 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 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 85 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 90 weights approximately 555 kg more than 1971 Ford GT 70.
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, 1955 Austin A 90 (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford GT 70. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1955 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford GT 70.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 90 | 1971 Ford GT 70 | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 90 | GT 70 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2330 mm |