1968 Austin A 60 vs. 1966 Ford Galaxie
To start off, 1968 Austin A 60 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Galaxie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Galaxie would be higher. At 6,387 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford Galaxie is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Galaxie (236 HP) has 176 more horse power than 1968 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Galaxie should accelerate faster than 1968 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 670 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, 1966 Ford Galaxie (406 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Galaxie 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 | 1966 Ford Galaxie | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 60 | Galaxie |
Year Released | 1968 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 6387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 236 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 102.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 96 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1792 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3030 mm |