1963 Austin A 90 vs. 1996 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1996 Ford Scorpio is newer by 33 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, 1996 Ford Scorpio (145 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Scorpio 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 130 kg more than 1996 Ford Scorpio.
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, 1963 Austin A 90 (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (202 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin A 90 | 1996 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 90 | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 202 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
