1967 Austin A 60 vs. 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood
To start off, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood (375 HP) has 315 more horse power than 1967 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin A 60.
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 Cadillac Fleetwood (712 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 590 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Austin A 60 | 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood | |
| Make | Austin | Cadillac |
| Model | A 60 | Fleetwood |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 7725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 375 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 109.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 98 L |
