1963 Austin A 99 vs. 2001 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2001 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 38 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 3,933 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Thunderbird (249 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 215 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, 2001 Ford Thunderbird (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin A 99. 2001 Ford Thunderbird 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. 2001 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Austin A 99 | 2001 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 99 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1963 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3933 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 249 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 59 L |