1967 Austin A 60 vs. 1972 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1972 Nissan Fairlady is newer by 5 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Nissan Fairlady is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Nissan Fairlady (109 HP) has 49 more horse power than 1967 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Nissan Fairlady 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 125 kg more than 1972 Nissan Fairlady.
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, 1972 Nissan Fairlady (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Nissan Fairlady 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 | 1972 Nissan Fairlady | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A 60 | Fairlady |
Year Released | 1967 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 109 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2310 mm |