1961 Austin A 99 vs. 2003 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 360 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 293 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 360 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 80 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 99. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 99 | 2003 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 99 | 360 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 293 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 | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 95 L |
