1964 Austin A 99 vs. 1959 Holden FC
To start off, 1964 Austin A 99 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Holden FC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Holden FC would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin A 99 (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1959 Holden FC. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin A 99 should accelerate faster than 1959 Holden FC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 99 weights approximately 546 kg more than 1959 Holden FC. 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, 1964 Austin A 99 (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Holden FC. (150 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Holden FC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 99 | 1959 Holden FC | |
| Make | Austin | Holden |
| Model | A 99 | FC |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2670 mm |
