1964 Austin A 110 vs. 1996 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1996 Ford Mustang is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 4,655 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Mustang (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 110. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 110 weights approximately 57 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Ford Mustang (386 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 110. (222 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 110 | 1996 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 110 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 4655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 89.9 mm |
| 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 | 1604 kg | 1547 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
