1963 Austin A 99 vs. 2000 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 37 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 3,801 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (187 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang 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 138 kg more than 2000 Ford Mustang.
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, 2000 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Mustang 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 | 2000 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 99 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| 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 | 1392 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 45 L |
