1967 Austin A 60 vs. 1968 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1968 Lincoln Continental 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 7,536 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lincoln Continental (209 HP) has 149 more horse power than 1967 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1967 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, 1968 Lincoln Continental (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Lincoln Continental 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 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Austin | Lincoln |
Model | A 60 | Continental |
Year Released | 1967 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 7536 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 209 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 464 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 2210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2980 mm |