1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 2013 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2013 Ford Mustang is newer by 64 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 5,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Mustang (653 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 578 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Mustang weights approximately 318 kg more than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. 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, 2013 Ford Mustang (856 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 711 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley.
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1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ford |
Model | Whitley | Mustang |
Year Released | 1949 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 5800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 653 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 856 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1748 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4778 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2035 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1438 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2720 mm |