1968 Austin A 60 vs. 1997 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1997 Ford Mustang is newer by 29 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Austin A 60 weights approximately 186 kg more than 1997 Ford Mustang.
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, 1997 Ford Mustang (678 Nm) has 556 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin A 60. (122 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Mustang 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 | 1997 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 60 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1968 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 678 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2580 mm |