1965 Austin A 60 vs. 1978 Nissan Skyline

To start off, 1978 Nissan Skyline is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Skyline (135 HP) has 75 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 25 kg more than 1965 Austin A 60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1965 Austin A 60 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Austin A 60. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Skyline, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Nissan Skyline (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin A 60.

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