1965 Austin A 90 vs. 2010 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 Ford Falcon is newer by 45 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Falcon (387 HP) has 267 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 90. (120 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 90.
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, 2010 Ford Falcon (520 Nm) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 90. (221 Nm). This means 2010 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin A 90. 2010 Ford Falcon 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. 2010 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Austin A 90 | 2010 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 90 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 387 HP |
Torque | 221 Nm | 520 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 68 L |