1959 Austin A 99 vs. 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial
To start off, 1959 Austin A 99 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial (161 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 99. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 99 weights approximately 780 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 99 | 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 99 | 500 Mondial |
Year Released | 1959 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 750 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2260 mm |