1962 Austin A 60 vs. 1962 Ford Capri
To start off, both 1962 Austin A 60 and 1962 Ford Capri were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ford Capri (59 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 60. (39 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ford Capri 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 165 kg more than 1962 Ford Capri.
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 Ford Capri (185 Nm) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 60. (87 Nm). This means 1962 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 60 | 1962 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 60 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 72.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1118 kg | 953 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
