1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1988 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1988 Ford Mustang is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Mustang (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 70 weights approximately 26 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Ford Mustang (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 70 | 1988 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 70 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1951 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1254 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2560 mm |