1951 Austin A vs. 2009 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2009 Ford Mustang is newer by 58 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Mustang weights approximately 425 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, 2009 Ford Mustang (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 61 L |
