1968 Austin A 60 vs. 1970 Morgan 4
To start off, 1970 Morgan 4 is newer by 2 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 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Austin A 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Morgan 4 (85 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1968 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Morgan 4 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 462 kg more than 1970 Morgan 4.
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, 1970 Morgan 4 (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Morgan 4 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 | 1970 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Austin | Morgan |
Model | A 60 | 4 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 85 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2450 mm |