1968 Austin A 60 vs. 1970 Triumph 1500
To start off, 1970 Triumph 1500 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, both vehicles can yield 60 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Austin A 60 weights approximately 157 kg more than 1970 Triumph 1500.
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 Austin A 60 (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Triumph 1500. (110 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1968 Austin A 60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Triumph 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Austin A 60 | 1970 Triumph 1500 | |
| Make | Austin | Triumph |
| Model | A 60 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 63 L |
