1955 Austin A 55 vs. 2006 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2006 Ford Mustang is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Mustang weights approximately 660 kg more than 1955 Austin A 55. 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 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 55 | 2006 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 55 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 110 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 | 1055 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2730 mm |
