1962 Austin A 99 vs. 1970 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1970 Ford Mustang is newer by 8 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 7,014 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Austin A 99 (110 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1970 Ford Mustang. (99 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Austin A 99 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Mustang weights approximately 54 kg more than 1962 Austin A 99.
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, 1970 Ford Mustang (637 Nm) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 99. (221 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Mustang 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 | 1970 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 99 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1962 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 7014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 637 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2750 mm |