1968 Austin A 60 vs. 1966 Porsche 911
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 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Porsche 911 (160 HP) has 100 more horse power than 1968 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Porsche 911 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 60 kg more than 1966 Porsche 911.
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 Porsche 911 (179 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 60 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 160 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 61 L |
