1947 Austin 16 vs. 1978 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1978 Ford Mustang is newer by 31 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Mustang (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Mustang weights approximately 10 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, 1978 Ford Mustang (339 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1978 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 | 1978 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | 16 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2560 mm |
