1960 Austin A 99 vs. 1977 Mazda 121
To start off, 1977 Mazda 121 is newer by 17 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, 1977 Mazda 121 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 99. (106 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mazda 121 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 330 kg more than 1977 Mazda 121.
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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda 121. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1960 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 99 | 1977 Mazda 121 | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A 99 | 121 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 2615 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2520 mm |
