1965 Austin A 90 vs. 1998 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1998 Ford Scorpio is newer by 33 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 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Austin A 90 (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1998 Ford Scorpio. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Austin A 90 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1998 Ford Scorpio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1965 Austin A 90 (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Austin A 90 | 1998 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 90 | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1440 mm |
