1965 Austin A 60 vs. 1999 Morgan 4
To start off, 1999 Morgan 4 is newer by 34 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), 1999 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Morgan 4 (112 HP) has 52 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 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 240 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 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 | 1999 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Austin | Morgan |
Model | A 60 | 4 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1999 |
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 Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 50 L |