1950 Austin A 90 vs. 1983 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1983 Ford Mustang is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 88 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 90 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1983 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, 1950 Austin A 90 (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 90 | 1983 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 90 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2560 mm |
