1948 Austin A 110 vs. 1972 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1972 Ford Mustang is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 5,753 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (267 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 110 weights approximately 326 kg more than 1972 Ford Mustang.
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, 1972 Ford Mustang (417 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 110 | 1972 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 110 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1948 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 5753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 417 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1654 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 73 L |