1962 Austin A 90 vs. 2001 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2001 Ford Mustang is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mustang (193 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 90 weights approximately 158 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Ford Mustang (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 90 | 2001 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 90 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.5 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1412 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 59 L |
