1962 Austin A 99 vs. 1968 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1968 Ferrari 330 is newer by 6 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 3,966 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 99. (110 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari 330 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 97 kg more than 1968 Ferrari 330.
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, 1968 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 99. (221 Nm). This means 1968 Ferrari 330 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 | 1968 Ferrari 330 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 99 | 330 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1433 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 90 L |
