1960 Austin A 90 vs. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 50 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 90.
Because 1960 Austin A 90 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Austin A 90. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 90. (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 90. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country has automatic transmission and 1960 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1960 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 90 | 2010 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Austin | Chrysler |
| Model | A 90 | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1953 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 76 L |
