1967 Austin A 60 vs. 1959 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1967 Austin A 60 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ford Zodiac (76 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1967 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 72 kg more than 1967 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, 1959 Ford Zodiac (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Zodiac 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 | 1959 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 60 | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1967 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 2552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 76 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 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 |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2720 mm |