1948 Austin A 40 vs. 2001 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2001 Ford Mustang is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,801 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mustang (187 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Mustang weights approximately 442 kg more than 1948 Austin A 40. 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, 2001 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 40 | 2001 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 40 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1412 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 45 L |
