1961 Austin A 60 vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420
To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 is newer by 31 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 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 (296 HP) has 236 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 60.
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, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 (410 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 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 | 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 60 | 420 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1621 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 296 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 100 L |