1965 Austin A 60 vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 1978 Mazda 626 is newer by 13 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 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 626 (93 HP) has 33 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 626 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 125 kg more than 1978 Mazda 626.
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, 1978 Mazda 626 (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 626 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 | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A 60 | 626 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1621 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 93 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2520 mm |
