1968 Austin A 60 vs. 1982 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1982 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 14 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 3,275 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Thunderbird (87 HP) has 27 more horse power than 1968 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1968 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 314 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, 1982 Ford Thunderbird (209 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Thunderbird 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 | 1982 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 60 | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 3275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 87 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1436 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 80 L |
