1965 Austin A 60 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina 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 1,621 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Austin A 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (85 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Austin A 60 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina.
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 Ford Cortina (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina 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 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 60 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1965 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1621 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 85 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 77.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 54 L |