1959 Austin A 135 vs. 2000 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (265 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 782 kg more than 2000 Ford Mustang.
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, 2000 Ford Mustang (408 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 135. (308 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 2000 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 135 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2580 mm |
