1960 Austin A 99 vs. 2008 Ford Ka
To start off, 2008 Ford Ka is newer by 48 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 99 weights approximately 643 kg more than 2008 Ford Ka.
Because 1960 Austin A 99 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Austin A 99. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Ka, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1960 Austin A 99 (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 99 | 2008 Ford Ka | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 99 | Ka |
Year Released | 1960 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 887 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 40 L |