1967 Austin A 60 vs. 1969 Volvo 120
To start off, 1969 Volvo 120 is newer by 2 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Volvo 120 (81 HP) has 21 more horse power than 1967 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Austin A 60 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Volvo 120 (158 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Volvo 120 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 | 1969 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Austin | Volvo |
| Model | A 60 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 81 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 45 L |
