1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1997 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 1997 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 34 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, 1997 Mercedes-Benz C (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercedes-Benz C 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 120 kg more than 1997 Mercedes-Benz C.
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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mercedes-Benz C. (171 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1963 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin A 99 | 1997 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A 99 | C |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 85.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 62 L |
