1968 Austin A 60 vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 30 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 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (218 HP) has 158 more horse power than 1968 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1968 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1348 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.
Because 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Austin A 60. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (441 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 60 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 218 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 60 L |
