1960 Austin A 99 vs. 1968 MG MGB
To start off, 1968 MG MGB is newer by 8 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 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Austin A 99 (106 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1968 MG MGB. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Austin A 99 should accelerate faster than 1968 MG MGB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 99 weights approximately 650 kg more than 1968 MG MGB. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1960 Austin A 99 (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 MG MGB. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 MG MGB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 99 | 1968 MG MGB | |
| Make | Austin | MG |
| Model | A 99 | MGB |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 1797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2320 mm |
