1951 Austin A vs. 1972 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1972 Ford Mustang is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 801 kg more than 1951 Austin A. 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, 1972 Ford Mustang (502 Nm) has 448 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A | 1972 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 502 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 1486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2780 mm |
