1968 Austin A 60 vs. 1965 Volvo 120
To start off, 1968 Austin A 60 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 1,776 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Volvo 120 (67 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1968 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 1968 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Austin A 60 weights approximately 112 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 Volvo 120 (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Volvo 120 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 | 1965 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Austin | Volvo |
| Model | A 60 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 45 L |
