1965 Austin A 60 vs. 1968 Ford Ranchero
To start off, 1968 Ford Ranchero is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 7,022 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Ranchero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Ranchero (355 HP) has 295 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Ranchero weights approximately 445 kg more than 1965 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, 1968 Ford Ranchero (651 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 529 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Austin A 60 | 1968 Ford Ranchero | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 60 | Ranchero |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1621 cc | 7022 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 355 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 110.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 91.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2900 mm |
