1964 Austin A 60 vs. 1951 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1964 Austin A 60 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ford Vedette (66 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ford Vedette should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Vedette weights approximately 8 kg more than 1964 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, both vehicles can yield 122 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 60 | 1951 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 60 | Vedette |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 2158 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 66 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2700 mm |
