1968 Austin A 60 vs. 1968 Dodge Polara
To start off, both 1968 Austin A 60 and 1968 Dodge Polara were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Polara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Polara (230 HP) has 170 more horse power than 1968 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Polara should accelerate faster than 1968 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Polara weights approximately 358 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, 1968 Dodge Polara (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Polara 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 | 1968 Dodge Polara | |
| Make | Austin | Dodge |
| Model | A 60 | Polara |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 230 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 75 L |
