1968 Austin A 60 vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1975 Opel Ascona is newer by 7 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 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Opel Ascona (90 HP) has 30 more horse power than 1968 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Opel Ascona 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 132 kg more than 1975 Opel Ascona.
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, 1975 Opel Ascona (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Opel Ascona 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 | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Austin | Opel |
Model | A 60 | Ascona |
Year Released | 1968 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 90 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 50 L |