1960 Austin A 99 vs. 1996 Ford Indigo
To start off, 1996 Ford Indigo is newer by 36 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ford Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Indigo (430 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 324 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 99. (106 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo 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 360 kg more than 1996 Ford Indigo.
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, 1996 Ford Indigo (549 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Indigo 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 | 1996 Ford Indigo | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 99 | Indigo |
Year Released | 1960 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 430 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 549 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 321 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 | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2900 mm |