1961 Austin A vs. 1984 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1984 Ford Fairlane is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Fairlane (131 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1961 Austin A. (38 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 485 kg more than 1961 Austin A. 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, 1984 Ford Fairlane (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A. (87 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A | 1984 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2950 mm |
