1956 Austin A 90 vs. 2002 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2002 Ford Mustang is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Mustang (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Mustang weights approximately 162 kg more than 1956 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, 2002 Ford Mustang (529 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 90 | 2002 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 90 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1482 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |
