1964 Austin A 99 vs. 1989 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1989 Ferrari 208 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari 208 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 300 kg more than 1989 Ferrari 208.
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, 1989 Ferrari 208 (328 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 99. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 99 | 1989 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 99 | 208 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 120 L |