1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1981 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1981 Ferrari 208 is newer by 18 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, 1981 Ferrari 208 (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 208 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 225 kg more than 1981 Ferrari 208.
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 1981 Ferrari 208. (170 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1963 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin A 99 | 1981 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 99 | 208 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2350 mm |
