1962 Austin A 90 vs. 1955 Ford Popular
To start off, 1962 Austin A 90 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Popular would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Austin A 90 (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1955 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 90 weights approximately 835 kg more than 1955 Ford Popular. 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, 1962 Austin A 90 (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1962 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 90 | 1955 Ford Popular | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 90 | Popular |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2300 mm |
