1962 Austin A 60 vs. 1959 Marcos GT
To start off, 1962 Austin A 60 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Marcos GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Marcos GT would be higher. At 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Austin A 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Marcos GT (59 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 60. (39 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Marcos GT should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 60 weights approximately 724 kg more than 1959 Marcos GT.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin A 60 | 1959 Marcos GT | |
Make | Austin | Marcos |
Model | A 60 | GT |
Year Released | 1962 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1487 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 59 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1118 kg | 394 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2220 mm |