1959 Austin A 99 vs. 1973 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1973 Ford Fairlane is newer by 14 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 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Fairlane (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 99. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane 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 80 kg more than 1973 Ford Fairlane.
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, 1973 Ford Fairlane (339 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 99 | 1973 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 99 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2950 mm |