1964 Austin A 60 vs. 1993 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1993 Ford Fairlane is newer by 29 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Fairlane (198 HP) has 138 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 490 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, 1993 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 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 | 1993 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 60 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1964 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 198 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 348 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2930 mm |