1964 Austin A 90 vs. 1964 Ford Zephyr
To start off, both 1964 Austin A 90 and 1964 Ford Zephyr were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin A 90 (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1964 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 90 weights approximately 427 kg more than 1964 Ford Zephyr. 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, 1964 Austin A 90 (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Zephyr. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 90 | 1964 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 90 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 45 L |