1962 Austin A 60 vs. 1962 Bristol 407
To start off, both 1962 Austin A 60 and 1962 Bristol 407 were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Bristol 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Bristol 407 (215 HP) has 176 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 60. (39 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Bristol 407 should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Bristol 407 weights approximately 467 kg more than 1962 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, 1962 Bristol 407 (463 Nm) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 60. (87 Nm). This means 1962 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 60. 1962 Bristol 407 has automatic transmission and 1962 Austin A 60 has manual transmission. 1962 Austin A 60 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Bristol 407 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 60 | 1962 Bristol 407 | |
| Make | Austin | Bristol |
| Model | A 60 | 407 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 5129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 215 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1118 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 81 L |
