1959 Austin A 135 vs. 2006 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2006 Ford Mustang is newer by 47 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 836 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Ford Mustang (868 Nm) has 560 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 135. (308 Nm). This means 2006 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 | 2006 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 135 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 308 Nm | 868 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1244 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 61 L |