1959 Austin A 99 vs. 1989 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 30 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, 1989 Ford Sierra (125 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 99. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Sierra 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 402 kg more than 1989 Ford Sierra.
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 @ 2500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 99 | 1989 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 99 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |