1968 Austin A 60 vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1974 Peugeot 504 is newer by 6 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 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Peugeot 504 (144 HP) has 84 more horse power than 1968 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1968 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 173 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, 1974 Peugeot 504 (217 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Peugeot 504 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 | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Austin | Peugeot |
Model | A 60 | 504 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 144 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 60 L |