1966 Austin A 90 vs. 1997 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1997 Ford Mustang is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Austin A 90 weights approximately 634 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Ford Mustang (678 Nm) has 456 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 90. (222 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Austin A 90 | 1997 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 90 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 678 Nm |
| 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 | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2580 mm |
