1962 Austin A 60 vs. 1970 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1970 Ford Corsair is newer by 8 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Corsair (59 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 60. (39 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Corsair 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 233 kg more than 1970 Ford Corsair.
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, 1970 Ford Corsair (101 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 60. (87 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Corsair 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 | 1970 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 60 | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1970 |
| 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 | 101 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1118 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2570 mm |
