1960 Austin 7 vs. 2011 Ford Kuga
To start off, 2011 Ford Kuga is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin 7 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Kuga is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Kuga (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1960 Austin 7. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Kuga should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Kuga weights approximately 930 kg more than 1960 Austin 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Ford Kuga (320 Nm) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin 7. (60 Nm). This means 2011 Ford Kuga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin 7 | 2011 Ford Kuga | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | 7 | Kuga |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 53 L |
