1965 Austin A 60 vs. 1977 Morgan 4
To start off, 1977 Morgan 4 is newer by 12 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, 1977 Morgan 4 (85 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Morgan 4 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 460 kg more than 1977 Morgan 4.
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, 1977 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Morgan 4 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 | 1977 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Austin | Morgan |
| Model | A 60 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1621 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 85 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2450 mm |
