1968 Austin A 60 vs. 1958 Bristol 406
To start off, 1968 Austin A 60 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Bristol 406 (91 HP) has 31 more horse power than 1968 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1968 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Bristol 406 weights approximately 138 kg more than 1968 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, 1958 Bristol 406 (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Austin A 60 | 1958 Bristol 406 | |
| Make | Austin | Bristol |
| Model | A 60 | 406 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 2216 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 91 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 68.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 99.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 81 L |
