1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1962 Austin A 60
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP) has 331 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 60. (39 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 702 kg more than 1962 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 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm) has 423 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 60. (87 Nm). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1962 Austin A 60 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | V8 Vantage | A 60 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 39 HP |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1118 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 45 L |
