1956 Austin A 95 vs. 1987 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1987 Ford Mustang is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Austin A 95 (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1987 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Austin A 95 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 95 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1987 Ford Mustang. 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, both vehicles can yield 176 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 95 | 1987 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 95 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2560 mm |
