1962 Austin A 60 vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1970 Mercury Comet 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Comet (137 HP) has 98 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 60. (39 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 272 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, 1970 Mercury Comet (319 Nm) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 60. (87 Nm). This means 1970 Mercury Comet 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 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | A 60 | Comet |
Year Released | 1962 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1487 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 137 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 319 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1118 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2800 mm |