1962 Austin A 60 vs. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 23 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), 1985 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria (148 HP) has 88 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 580 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, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Crown Victoria 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 | 1985 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 60 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2910 mm |
