1961 Austin A 60 vs. 1966 Vauxhall Viscount
To start off, 1966 Vauxhall Viscount is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Vauxhall Viscount is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Vauxhall Viscount (122 HP) has 62 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Vauxhall Viscount should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Vauxhall Viscount weights approximately 260 kg more than 1961 Austin A 60. 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, 1966 Vauxhall Viscount (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Vauxhall Viscount 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 | 1966 Vauxhall Viscount | |
| Make | Austin | Vauxhall |
| Model | A 60 | Viscount |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1621 cc | 3294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 122 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2740 mm |
