1965 Austin A 90 vs. 1970 Ford Capri
To start off, 1970 Ford Capri is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Capri (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Austin A 90 weights approximately 467 kg more than 1970 Ford Capri.
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, 1970 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Austin A 90 | 1970 Ford Capri | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 90 | Capri |
Year Released | 1965 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 72.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1103 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 58 L |