1965 Austin A 60 vs. 1963 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1965 Austin A 60 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,621 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Austin A 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Austin A 60 (60 HP) has 23 more horse power than 1963 Ford Anglia. (37 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Austin A 60 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Austin A 60 weights approximately 383 kg more than 1963 Ford Anglia. 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, 1965 Austin A 60 (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1965 Austin A 60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Austin A 60 | 1963 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 60 | Anglia |
Year Released | 1965 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1621 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 37 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 737 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 45 L |