1968 Austin A 60 vs. 1968 Volvo 120
To start off, both 1968 Austin A 60 and 1968 Volvo 120 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,777 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Volvo 120 (104 HP) has 44 more horse power than 1968 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 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 1968 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, 1968 Volvo 120 (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 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 | 1968 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Austin | Volvo |
| Model | A 60 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 104 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 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 |
