1962 Austin A 60 vs. 1967 Porsche 904
To start off, 1967 Porsche 904 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 1,965 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Porsche 904 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Porsche 904 (177 HP) has 138 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 60. (39 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Porsche 904 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 419 kg more than 1967 Porsche 904.
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 | 1967 Porsche 904 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 60 | 904 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 177 HP |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| 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 | 699 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 61 L |
