1961 Austin A 99 vs. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, both 1961 Austin A 99 and 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220 were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220 (120 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A 99 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220.
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, 1961 Austin A 99 (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220. (189 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1961 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 99 | 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A 99 | 220 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 65 L |
