1965 Austin A 60 vs. 1993 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1993 Ford Sierra is newer by 28 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Sierra (118 HP) has 58 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Austin A 60 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1993 Ford Sierra.
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, 1993 Ford Sierra (167 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Sierra 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 | 1993 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 60 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1965 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1621 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 118 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 60 L |