1960 Austin A 90 vs. 1964 Marcos 1800
To start off, 1964 Marcos 1800 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 90 weights approximately 726 kg more than 1964 Marcos 1800.
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, 1960 Austin A 90 (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1960 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 90 | 1964 Marcos 1800 | |
Make | Austin | Marcos |
Model | A 90 | 1800 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 774 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 27 L |