1968 Austin A 60 vs. 1981 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1981 Ford Fairlane is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Fairlane (124 HP) has 64 more horse power than 1968 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1968 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 278 kg more than 1968 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, 1981 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Fairlane 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 | 1981 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 60 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 124 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2950 mm |