1968 Austin A 60 vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 37 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 2,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (162 HP) has 102 more horse power than 1968 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1968 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 888 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 2005 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, 2005 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 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 | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 60 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 162 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 87 L |
