1964 Austin A 60 vs. 1988 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1988 Ford Fairlane is newer by 24 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 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Fairlane (138 HP) has 78 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 510 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, 1988 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Fairlane 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 | 1988 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 60 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 4089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2950 mm |
