1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1979 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1979 Ford Mustang is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Mustang (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 70 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Ford Mustang (209 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 70 | 1979 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 70 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1950 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2560 mm |