1965 Austin A 60 vs. 1981 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1981 ZIL 4104 is newer by 16 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 7,691 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 ZIL 4104 (310 HP) has 250 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1981 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2215 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, 1981 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 486 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 ZIL 4104 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 | 1981 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Austin | ZIL |
| Model | A 60 | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1621 cc | 7691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 310 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3340 mm |
