1947 Austin 16 vs. 1971 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1971 Ford Mustang is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Austin 16 would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 335 kg more than 1947 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, 1971 Ford Mustang (503 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Austin 16 | 1971 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | 16 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 503 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88.9 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 | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |
