1969 Austin Mini Clubman vs. 1969 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 1969 Austin Mini Clubman and 1969 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Mustang (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1969 Austin Mini Clubman. (40 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1969 Austin Mini Clubman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Mustang weights approximately 736 kg more than 1969 Austin Mini Clubman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 Austin Mini Clubman, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1969 Ford Mustang (257 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Austin Mini Clubman. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Austin Mini Clubman.
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1969 Austin Mini Clubman | 1969 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Mini Clubman | Mustang |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.7:1 |
Top Speed | 118 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1416 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2750 mm |