1960 Austin A 99 vs. 1982 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 208 is newer by 22 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, 1982 Ferrari 208 (220 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 99. (106 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 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 298 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 208.
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, 1982 Ferrari 208 (241 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 99 | 1982 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 99 | 208 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 71 mm |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 242 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 | 1232 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 74 L |
