1960 Austin A 99 vs. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 is newer by 18 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, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 99. (106 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 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 55 kg more than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280.
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, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 99. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 has automatic transmission and 1960 Austin A 99 has manual transmission. 1960 Austin A 99 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 99 | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 99 | 280 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 2746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 65 L |