1964 Austin A 60 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1966 Mercury Comet is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (267 HP) has 207 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 655 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 60 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | A 60 | Comet |
Year Released | 1964 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 267 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2950 mm |