1962 Austin A 99 vs. 1978 Ford Escort
To start off, 1978 Ford Escort is newer by 16 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 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Austin A 99 (110 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1978 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Austin A 99 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 99 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1978 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1962 Austin A 99 (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1962 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin A 99 | 1978 Ford Escort | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 99 | Escort |
Year Released | 1962 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 938 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 60 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 53 L |