1960 Austin A 99 vs. 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo is newer by 23 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 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo (653 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 547 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 99. (106 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo weights approximately 300 kg more than 1960 Austin A 99. 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, 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo (815 Nm) has 591 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 99. (224 Nm). This means 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo 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 | 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 99 | 512 BBi Turbo |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 653 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 815 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 329 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2660 mm |
