1970 Austin 3 vs. 1971 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1971 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Austin 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Austin 3 would be higher. At 4,726 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (251 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1970 Austin 3. (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1970 Austin 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Austin 3 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1971 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, 1970 Austin 3 (218 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 1970 Austin 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Austin 3 | 1971 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | 3 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 4726 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 146 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 72.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2780 mm |