1948 Austin 16 vs. 1995 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1995 Ford Mustang is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin 16 would be higher. At 4,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Mustang weights approximately 203 kg more than 1948 Austin 16.
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, 1995 Ford Mustang (386 Nm) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin 16. (146 Nm). This means 1995 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin 16 | 1995 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | 16 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1948 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 4947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 146 Nm | 386 Nm |
Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
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 | 1483 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2580 mm |