1970 Austin 3 vs. 1972 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1972 Ford Mustang is newer by 2 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 4,090 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Austin 3 (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Austin 3 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Austin 3 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1972 Ford Mustang. 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, 1972 Ford Mustang (254 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Austin 3. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Austin 3.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Austin 3 | 1972 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | 3 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1970 | 1972 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 4090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 254 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 74 L |