1964 Austin A 90 vs. 1964 Ford GT 40
To start off, both 1964 Austin A 90 and 1964 Ford GT 40 were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 90 weights approximately 708 kg more than 1964 Ford GT 40.
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, 1964 Austin A 90 (221 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1964 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 90 | 1964 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 90 | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2420 mm |
