1960 Austin A 55 vs. 1978 Chrysler Cordoba
To start off, 1978 Chrysler Cordoba is newer by 18 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 5,201 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chrysler Cordoba (133 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chrysler Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 698 kg more than 1960 Austin A 55. 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, 1978 Chrysler Cordoba (334 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1978 Chrysler Cordoba 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 | 1978 Chrysler Cordoba | |
| Make | Austin | Chrysler |
| Model | A 55 | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 5201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| 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 | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2930 mm |
