1959 Austin A 90 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (106 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 90 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus.
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, 1959 Austin A 90 (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 1976 Ford Taunus has automatic transmission and 1959 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1959 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Taunus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 90 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 90 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2590 mm |
