1968 Austin A 60 vs. 1985 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1985 Ford Fairlane is newer by 17 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 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Fairlane (137 HP) has 77 more horse power than 1968 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1968 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 508 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, 1985 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 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 | 1985 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 60 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1968 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 4089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 137 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2950 mm |