1959 Austin A 99 vs. 1985 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1985 Mazda RX-7 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 Mazda RX-7 (165 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 99. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mazda RX-7 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 618 kg more than 1985 Mazda RX-7.
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 Mazda RX-7 (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Mazda RX-7 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 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A 99 | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2430 mm |
