1959 Austin A 90 vs. 1988 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1988 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 29 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Thunderbird (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 110 kg more than 1959 Austin A 90. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1988 Ford Thunderbird (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 90. (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 90 | 1988 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 90 | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |
