1945 Austin 16 vs. 2000 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Austin 16 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (265 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1945 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1945 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Mustang weights approximately 18 kg more than 1945 Austin 16. 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, 2000 Ford Mustang (408 Nm) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1945 Austin 16. (147 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1945 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Austin 16 | 2000 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | 16 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1945 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2580 mm |
