1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1966 Ginetta G12
To start off, 1966 Ginetta G12 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ginetta G12 (158 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ginetta G12 should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin A 99 weights approximately 743 kg more than 1966 Ginetta G12.
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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ginetta G12. (170 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1963 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ginetta G12.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Austin A 99 | 1966 Ginetta G12 | |
Make | Austin | Ginetta |
Model | A 99 | G12 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 83.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 72.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
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 | 787 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 54 L |