1968 Austin A 60 vs. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 6,285 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (190 HP) has 130 more horse power than 1968 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1968 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 348 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, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda 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 | 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | Austin | Plymouth |
Model | A 60 | Barracuda |
Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 6285 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 190 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 414 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2760 mm |