1960 Austin A 90 vs. 1998 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1998 Ford Mustang is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Mustang (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 90 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 90. (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 90 | 1998 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 90 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2580 mm |
