1959 Austin A 99 vs. 1966 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1966 Ferrari Dino is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 99. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari Dino 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 490 kg more than 1966 Ferrari Dino.
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, 1959 Austin A 99 (224 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari Dino. (188 Nm). This means 1959 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 99 | 1966 Ferrari Dino | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 99 | Dino |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |
