1968 Austin A 60 vs. 1954 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1968 Austin A 60 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Austin A 60 (60 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1954 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Austin A 60 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 24 kg more than 1968 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, 1954 Ford Zephyr (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1954 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Austin A 60 | 1954 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 60 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1968 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
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 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 40 L |