1969 Austin Mini Clubman vs. 1970 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1970 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Austin Mini Clubman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Austin Mini Clubman would be higher. At 7,014 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Mustang (99 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1969 Austin Mini Clubman. (40 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1969 Austin Mini Clubman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Mustang weights approximately 904 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 1970 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 1970 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, 1970 Ford Mustang (637 Nm) has 566 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Austin Mini Clubman. (71 Nm). This means 1970 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 | 1970 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Mini Clubman | Mustang |
Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 7014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 637 Nm |
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 | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2750 mm |