1965 Austin A 60 vs. 1979 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1979 Lincoln Continental is newer by 14 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 6,554 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lincoln Continental (129 HP) has 69 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 735 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, 1979 Lincoln Continental (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Lincoln Continental 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 | 1979 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Austin | Lincoln |
Model | A 60 | Continental |
Year Released | 1965 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1621 cc | 6554 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 129 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 313 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 101.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2990 mm |