1964 Austin A 90 vs. 1992 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1992 Ford Falcon is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Falcon (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Falcon 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 72 kg more than 1992 Ford Falcon.
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, 1992 Ford Falcon (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 90 | 1992 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 90 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1964 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 348 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2800 mm |