1959 Austin A 90 vs. 2008 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 49 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, 2008 Fiat Ducato (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 520 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 90. (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato 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 | 2008 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 90 | Ducato |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 2160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
