1960 Austin A 55 vs. 1973 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,759 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Vauxhall Firenza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza (77 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 55 weights approximately 182 kg more than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza.
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, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1973 Vauxhall Firenza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 55 | 1973 Vauxhall Firenza | |
Make | Austin | Vauxhall |
Model | A 55 | Firenza |
Year Released | 1960 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 77 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2470 mm |