1965 Austin A 60 vs. 1989 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1989 Ford Fairlane is newer by 24 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 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Fairlane (186 HP) has 126 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 440 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, 1989 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Fairlane 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 | 1989 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 60 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1965 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1621 cc | 3949 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 186 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2930 mm |