1967 Austin A 60 vs. 1958 Ford 17
To start off, 1967 Austin A 60 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Austin A 60 (60 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1958 Ford 17. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Austin A 60 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Austin A 60 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1958 Ford 17. 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, 1958 Ford 17 (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Ford 17 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 | 1958 Ford 17 | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 60 | 17 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 76.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 55 L |