1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 1998 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1998 Ford Mustang is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Mustang (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley weights approximately 40 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | 1998 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ford |
| Model | Whitley | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 3797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2580 mm |
