1978 AMC Pacer vs. 1960 Land Rover 88
To start off, 1978 AMC Pacer is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 would be higher. At 4,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 AMC Pacer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 AMC Pacer (110 HP) has 43 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 AMC Pacer should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Land Rover 88 weights approximately 92 kg more than 1978 AMC Pacer.
Because 1960 Land Rover 88 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 AMC Pacer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 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, 1978 AMC Pacer (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Land Rover 88. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 AMC Pacer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Land Rover 88. 1978 AMC Pacer has automatic transmission and 1960 Land Rover 88 has manual transmission. 1960 Land Rover 88 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 AMC Pacer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 AMC Pacer | 1960 Land Rover 88 | |
Make | AMC | Land Rover |
Model | Pacer | 88 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4228 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 265 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2240 mm |