1968 Austin A 60 vs. 1966 Jaguar 420G
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 Jaguar 420G. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Jaguar 420G would be higher. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Jaguar 420G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Jaguar 420G (255 HP) has 195 more horse power than 1968 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar 420G should accelerate faster than 1968 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar 420G weights approximately 656 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 Jaguar 420G (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Jaguar 420G 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 Jaguar 420G | |
Make | Austin | Jaguar |
Model | A 60 | 420G |
Year Released | 1968 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 4235 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 255 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1778 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 90 L |