1949 Austin A 40 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 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Mustang (414 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 376 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Mustang weights approximately 728 kg more than 1949 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, 2013 Ford Mustang (529 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 449 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 40 | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 40 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
| 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 | 1698 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 61 L |
