1965 Austin A 60 vs. 1970 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 1970 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 5 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 6,284 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chrysler Town & Country (190 HP) has 130 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 1010 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, 1970 Chrysler Town & Country (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler Town & Country 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 | 1970 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | Austin | Chrysler |
Model | A 60 | Town & Country |
Year Released | 1965 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1621 cc | 6284 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 190 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 414 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 2130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 65 L |