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 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 120 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Austin A 90 weights approximately 196 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 (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 19 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 | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2840 mm |