1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 23 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 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 (178 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin A 99.
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, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 (255 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin A 99. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 has automatic transmission and 1963 Austin A 99 has manual transmission. 1963 Austin A 99 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Austin A 99 | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 99 | 300 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 72 L |