There was a short period of time here in the US that digital, tape like, speed indicators were used in automobiles.
Apparently, they were not well accepted by the general public and auto manufacturers went back to the analog style speed presentation on the dashboard.
Over here, the 60 mph tick is, generally, with the needle at the 12 o'clock position.
When not using cruise control, for me, it's much easier to drive with only having to make quick glances at needle position while not being concerned with focusing on the actual digits.
But, again, I'm old and have to let my wife do the programming of our TIVO,