1959 Austin A 99 vs. 1985 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1985 Ferrari 208 is newer by 26 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, 1985 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 99. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 208 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 245 kg more than 1985 Ferrari 208.
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, 1985 Ferrari 208 (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Ferrari 208 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 | 1985 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 99 | 208 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 7.6:1 |
| 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 | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 74 L |
