1965 Austin A 60 vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Toyota Crown 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Crown (102 HP) has 42 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 236 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 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Crown 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 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 60 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1621 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 102 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 75 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 | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 60 L |
