1963 Austin A 90 vs. 1984 Ford Capri
To start off, 1984 Ford Capri is newer by 21 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. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Capri (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin A 90 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1984 Ford Capri.
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, both vehicles can yield 221 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin A 90 | 1984 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 90 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 58 L |
