1963 Austin A 90 vs. 1981 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1981 Ford Taunus is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin A 90 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1981 Ford Taunus.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Austin A 90 | 1981 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 90 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1963 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2580 mm |