1965 Austin A 90 vs. 1979 Ford LTD
To start off, 1979 Ford LTD is newer by 14 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford LTD (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD 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 10 kg more than 1979 Ford LTD.
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, 1979 Ford LTD (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin A 90. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1965 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1965 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Austin A 90 | 1979 Ford LTD | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 90 | LTD |
Year Released | 1965 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 72 L |