1956 Austin A 90 vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 22 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, 1978 Ford Capri (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri 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 204 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri.
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, 1978 Ford Capri (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin A 90 | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 90 | Capri |
Year Released | 1956 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 58 L |