1948 Austin A 110 vs. 1996 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1996 Ford Mustang is newer by 48 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 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Mustang (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 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 590 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 110. 1996 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1948 Austin A 110 has manual transmission. 1948 Austin A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 110 | 1996 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 110 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 3797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2580 mm |
