1963 Austin A 90 vs. 1991 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1991 Ford Fairlane is newer by 28 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Fairlane (221 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 86 kg more than 1963 Austin A 90. 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, 1991 Ford Fairlane (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin A 90. 1991 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1963 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1963 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin A 90 | 1991 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 90 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2930 mm |
