1965 Austin A 60 vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 44 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP) has 60 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1588 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.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Austin A 60. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender 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 | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Austin | Land Rover |
| Model | A 60 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1621 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 120 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 60 L |
