1966 Austin A 60 vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, both 1966 Austin A 60 and 1966 Ford Zephyr were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Zephyr (72 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 26 kg more than 1966 Austin A 60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Ford Zephyr (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 60. (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Austin A 60 | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 60 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 72 HP |
Torque | 123 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 79.5 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 | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 45 L |