1960 Austin A 99 vs. 1966 Ferrari 275
To start off, 1966 Ferrari 275 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 3,283 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 275 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 275 (256 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 99. (106 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 275 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 99 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 275.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 99 | 1966 Ferrari 275 | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 99 | 275 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 3283 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 241 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 | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 133 L |