1968 Austin A 60 vs. 1950 Austin A 40
To start off, 1968 Austin A 60 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Austin A 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Austin A 60 (60 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Austin A 60 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Austin A 60 weights approximately 132 kg more than 1950 Austin A 40. 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, 1968 Austin A 60 (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Austin A 60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Austin A 60 | 1950 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Austin | Austin |
| Model | A 60 | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 34 L |
