1966 Austin A 60 vs. 1950 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1966 Austin A 60 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Austin A 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Austin A 60 (60 HP) has 17 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1400. (43 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Austin A 60 should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1966 Austin A 60.
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, 1966 Austin A 60 (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1966 Austin A 60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Austin A 60 | 1950 Fiat 1400 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | A 60 | 1400 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 43 HP |
Torque | 123 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 50 L |