1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1991 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1991 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 28 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 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari Mondial (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari Mondial 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 30 kg more than 1991 Ferrari Mondial.
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, 1991 Ferrari Mondial (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1991 Ferrari Mondial 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 | 1991 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 99 | Mondial |
Year Released | 1963 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 74.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 95 L |