1961 Austin A 55 vs. 1968 Volvo 120
To start off, 1968 Volvo 120 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,777 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Volvo 120 (67 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 55. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A 55 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1968 Volvo 120.
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 Volvo 120 (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1968 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 55 | 1968 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Austin | Volvo |
| Model | A 55 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2610 mm |
