1967 Austin A 60 vs. 1950 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1967 Austin A 60 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Austin A 60 (60 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Austin A 60 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 25 kg more than 1967 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, 1950 Ford Zephyr (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1950 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Austin A 60 | 1950 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 60 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1967 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 6.8:1 |
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 | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 40 L |