1955 Austin A 90 vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 32 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, 1987 Ford Sierra (204 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 90 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1987 Ford Sierra.
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, 1987 Ford Sierra (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra 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 | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 90 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1955 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 277 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2500 mm |