1960 Austin A 99 vs. 1996 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, 1996 Maserati Ghibli 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 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Maserati Ghibli (302 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 99. (106 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Maserati Ghibli 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 165 kg more than 1996 Maserati Ghibli.
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 Maserati Ghibli (334 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Maserati Ghibli 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 Maserati Ghibli | |
| Make | Austin | Maserati |
| Model | A 99 | Ghibli |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2520 mm |
