1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1961 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1963 Austin A 99 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Austin A 99 (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1961 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Austin A 99 should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin A 99 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1961 Ford Taunus. 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, 1963 Austin A 99 (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1963 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Austin A 99 | 1961 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 99 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1963 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 50 L |