1967 Austin A 60 vs. 1973 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1973 Ford Fairlane is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Fairlane (212 HP) has 152 more horse power than 1967 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 495 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, 1973 Ford Fairlane (427 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane 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 | 1973 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 60 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1967 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 212 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2950 mm |