1957 Austin A135 vs. 1998 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1998 Ford Mustang is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Austin A135 (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1998 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Austin A135 should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A135 weights approximately 690 kg more than 1998 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, 1957 Austin A135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1957 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A135 | 1998 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A135 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2580 mm |
