1962 Austin A 99 vs. 2006 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2006 Ferrari 612 is newer by 44 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 5,752 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 431 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 99. (110 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari 612 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 190 kg more than 2006 Ferrari 612.
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, 2006 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 99. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari 612 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 | 2006 Ferrari 612 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 99 | 612 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 541 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 589 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 110 L |
