1954 Austin A 90 vs. 2006 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2006 Ford Mustang is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Mustang weights approximately 1536 kg more than 1954 Austin A 90. 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, 2006 Ford Mustang (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 90 | 2006 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 90 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 4013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2730 mm |
