1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible vs. 2000 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (265 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (105 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible weights approximately 154 kg more than 2000 Ford Mustang.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Ford Mustang (408 Nm) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (190 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible | 2000 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Ford |
| Model | Sports Convertible | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2580 mm |
