1953 AC 2-Litre vs. 1965 Austin A 60
To start off, 1965 Austin A 60 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 AC 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 AC 2-Litre (76 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 60. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1953 AC 2-Litre should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 200 kg more than 1965 Austin A 60. 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, 1953 AC 2-Litre (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1953 AC 2-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
1953 AC 2-Litre | 1965 Austin A 60 | |
Make | AC | Austin |
Model | 2-Litre | A 60 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1621 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 136 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 34 L |