1964 Austin A 60 vs. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 48 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP) has 360 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 590 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, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 | 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Austin | Aston Martin |
| Model | A 60 | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 420 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 80 L |
