1961 Austin A 60 vs. 1971 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1971 Mercury Comet is newer by 10 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercury Comet (82 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Comet weights approximately 104 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, 1971 Mercury Comet (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Comet 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 | 1971 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | A 60 | Comet |
Year Released | 1961 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1621 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 82 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2800 mm |