1965 Austin A 60 vs. 1993 Morgan 4
To start off, 1993 Morgan 4 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Morgan 4 (112 HP) has 52 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Morgan 4 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 150 kg more than 1993 Morgan 4.
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 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Morgan 4 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 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Austin | Morgan |
| Model | A 60 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1621 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 112 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 50 L |
