1956 Austin A 30 vs. 1983 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1983 Ford Mustang is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Mustang (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Mustang weights approximately 598 kg more than 1956 Austin A 30. 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, 1983 Ford Mustang (278 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 30 | 1983 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 30 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 3797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1278 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2560 mm |
