1959 Austin A 95 vs. 1981 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1981 Ford Mustang is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Mustang (173 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Mustang weights approximately 30 kg more than 1959 Austin A 95. 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, 1981 Ford Mustang (332 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 95.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 95 | 1981 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 95 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2560 mm |
