1960 Austin A 99 vs. 2004 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2004 Ferrari 360 is newer by 44 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 3,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 99. (106 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 360 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 140 kg more than 2004 Ferrari 360.
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, 2004 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 99. (224 Nm). This means 2004 Ferrari 360 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 | 2004 Ferrari 360 | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 99 | 360 |
Year Released | 1960 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 373 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
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 | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 95 L |