1953 Austin A 135 vs. 1971 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1971 Ford Mustang is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 4,726 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (251 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 135. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 135 weights approximately 1180 kg more than 1971 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, 1953 Austin A 135 (251 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 1953 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 135 | 1971 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 135 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1953 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4726 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 146 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2780 mm |