1968 Austin A 60 vs. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda 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 5,563 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda (290 HP) has 230 more horse power than 1968 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1968 Austin A 60.
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 Plymouth Barracuda (468 Nm) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin A 60. (122 Nm). This means 1970 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 | 1970 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | Austin | Plymouth |
Model | A 60 | Barracuda |
Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 5563 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 290 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 468 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 102.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2700 mm |