1962 Austin A 60 vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 17 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 2,996 cc (5 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 (87 HP) has 48 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 60. (39 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 512 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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 (172 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 60. (87 Nm). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 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 | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 60 | 300 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1487 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 87 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 172 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 21.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1118 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 65 L |