1962 Austin A 99 vs. 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 99. (110 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 99 weights approximately 615 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 99. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 99 | 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 99 | 250 GTO |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 254 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 | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 133 L |
