1955 Austin A 90 vs. 2002 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2002 Ford Econovan is newer by 47 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, 2002 Ford Econovan (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Econovan 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 25 kg more than 2002 Ford Econovan.
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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1955 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 90 | 2002 Ford Econovan | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 90 | Econovan |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2210 mm |
