1962 Austin A 99 vs. 1985 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1985 Ford Mustang is newer by 23 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, 1985 Ford Mustang (175 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 99. (110 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Mustang 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 350 kg more than 1985 Ford Mustang.
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, 1985 Ford Mustang (285 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 99. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 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 | 1985 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 99 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1962 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2500 mm |