1967 Austin A 40 vs. 2002 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2002 Ford Mustang is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Mustang (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 343 more horse power than 1967 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Mustang weights approximately 722 kg more than 1967 Austin A 40. 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, 2002 Ford Mustang (529 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 448 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Austin A 40 | 2002 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 40 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1096 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1482 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 68 L |
