1964 Austin A 60 vs. 1978 Ford LTD
To start off, 1978 Ford LTD is newer by 14 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford LTD (296 HP) has 236 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford LTD weights approximately 670 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, 1978 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 403 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Ford LTD 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 | 1978 Ford LTD | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 60 | LTD |
Year Released | 1964 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 296 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 525 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3080 mm |