1964 Austin A 99 vs. 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial
To start off, 1964 Austin A 99 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial (158 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 99 weights approximately 795 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 500 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 99 | 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 99 | 500 Mondial |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 735 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2260 mm |
