1966 Austin A 90 vs. 1996 Ford Indigo
To start off, 1996 Ford Indigo is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ford Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Indigo (430 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Austin A 90 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1996 Ford Indigo.
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, 1996 Ford Indigo (549 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 90. (222 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Austin A 90 | 1996 Ford Indigo | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 90 | Indigo |
Year Released | 1966 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 430 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 549 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2900 mm |