1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1968 Austin A 60
To start off, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 14 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 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP) has 489 more horse power than 1968 Austin A 60. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1968 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 868 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, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 623 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1968 Austin A 60 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | V8 Vantage | A 60 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1122 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 34 L |
