1967 Austin A 60 vs. 1976 Mazda 818
To start off, 1976 Mazda 818 is newer by 9 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 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Austin A 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mazda 818 (68 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1967 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mazda 818 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 118 kg more than 1976 Mazda 818.
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, 1967 Austin A 60 (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Austin A 60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Austin A 60 | 1976 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Austin | Mazda |
Model | A 60 | 818 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 68 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2320 mm |