1965 Austin A 60 vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 15 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 4,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (237 HP) has 177 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 395 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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (402 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 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 | 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 60 | 500 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1621 cc | 4972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 237 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 90 L |