1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 is newer by 22 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 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1963 Austin A 99. 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, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 (329 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Austin A 99 | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 99 | 420 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 329 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2850 mm |