1966 Austin A 90 vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E 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 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E 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 90 kg more than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E.
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, 1966 Austin A 90 (222 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E. (190 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1966 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Austin A 90 | 1996 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 90 | E |
Year Released | 1966 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |