1949 Austin A 110 vs. 2009 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2009 Ford Mustang is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mustang (395 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 110. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 110.
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, 1949 Austin A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Mustang. (240 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1949 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Mustang. 2009 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1949 Austin A 110 has manual transmission. 1949 Austin A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1949 Austin A 110 | 2009 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 110 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1949 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 55 L |