1955 Austin A 40 vs. 1965 Austin A 60
To start off, 1965 Austin A 60 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,621 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Austin A 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Austin A 60 (60 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 40. (41 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Austin A 60 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Austin A 60 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1955 Austin A 40. 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, 1965 Austin A 60 (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 Austin A 60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 40 | 1965 Austin A 60 | |
| Make | Austin | Austin |
| Model | A 40 | A 60 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1621 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 34 L |
