1968 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1968 Ford Fairlane
To start off, both 1968 Austin 3-Litre and 1968 Ford Fairlane were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Fairlane (152 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1968 Austin 3-Litre. (124 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1968 Austin 3-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 90 kg more than 1968 Ford Fairlane.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Austin 3-Litre | 1968 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | 3-Litre | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 40 L |