1961 Austin A 60 vs. 1959 Ford Consul
To start off, 1961 Austin A 60 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Austin A 60 (60 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Austin A 60 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A 60 weights approximately 31 kg more than 1959 Ford Consul. 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, 1959 Ford Consul (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin A 60 | 1959 Ford Consul | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 60 | Consul |
Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1621 cc | 1702 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1089 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 47 L |