1964 Austin A 60 vs. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 19 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (320 HP) has 260 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1290 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, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (617 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 495 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne 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 | 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | |
| Make | Austin | Bentley |
| Model | A 60 | Mulsanne |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 320 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 617 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 108 L |
