1956 Austin A 90 vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 90 weights approximately 449 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort.
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, 1956 Austin A 90 (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1956 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 90 | 1968 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 90 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 871 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 87 L |
