1962 Austin A 60 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 13 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (108 HP) has 48 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort 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 195 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort.
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, 1975 Ford Escort (161 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort 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 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 60 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 40 L |
