1965 Austin A 90 vs. 1988 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1988 Ford Falcon is newer by 23 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 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Falcon (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Falcon 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 140 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Ford Falcon (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Falcon 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 | 1988 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 90 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1965 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 3949 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1430 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 |