1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1968 Ford 17
To start off, 1968 Ford 17 is newer by 5 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, 1968 Ford 17 (123 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford 17 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 390 kg more than 1968 Ford 17.
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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (201 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin A 99 | 1968 Ford 17 | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 99 | 17 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2550 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| 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 | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 40 L |
