1978 AMC Pacer vs. 1968 Austin A 60
To start off, 1978 AMC Pacer is newer by 10 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 4,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 AMC Pacer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 AMC Pacer (110 HP) has 50 more horse power than 1968 Austin A 60. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 AMC Pacer should accelerate faster than 1968 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 AMC Pacer weights approximately 246 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, 1978 AMC Pacer (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 AMC Pacer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 AMC Pacer | 1968 Austin A 60 | |
| Make | AMC | Austin |
| Model | Pacer | A 60 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 1122 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 34 L |
