1962 Austin A 99 vs. 1994 Ferrari 512 TR
To start off, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 32 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 4,943 cc, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR (423 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 99. (110 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 40 kg more than 1962 Austin A 99. 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, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 99. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Ferrari 512 TR 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 | 1994 Ferrari 512 TR | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 99 | 512 TR |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 4943 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 423 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78 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 | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2560 mm |
